Mid-Level Android Developer

Title: Android Developer

Location: Plano, TX

Position Type: Contract

We are looking for a strong and enthusiastic Android Mobile Developer to join our dynamic Application Engineering team to develop and enhance our applications on Android platforms. As a Senior mobile engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications including work on improving the architecture. You will work closely with other Engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-friendly mobile solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain mobile applications for Android platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate and Assist in the entire application lifecycle, including concept, design, development, testing, release, and maintenance.
• Debug and resolve technical issues and bugs to ensure optimal application performance.
• Perform unit testing and ensure the robustness, reliability, and performance of applications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Implement mobile development best practices to ensure high code quality and performance.
• Adhere to security and data protection guidelines for mobile applications.

Requirements

• 6+ years knowledge in Native mobile app development.
• Mandatory Native Android development, knowing cross platform frameworks including but not limited to iOS, Flutter, React Native, multiplatform is a plus.
• In depth understanding of programming languages like Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose
• Strong experience building and maintaining Android libraries via Gradle/Maven
• Working Knowledge of Unit and Android Tests.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, and Android UI design principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, and integrating third-party libraries and APIs.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Solid understanding of mobile app design patterns like - MVC, MVP, Delegation, Singleton, Factory, MVVM pattern, Clean Architecture, Viper etc.
• Strong experience collaborating with designers and UX experts to create great user experiences.
• Building Android Modules, SDKs, Framework is plus.
• Working Knowledge of Unit and Automated testing using Espresso UI Automation
• Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Fastlane and using version control tools like Git, Gitlab.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies/challenges.
• Strong understanding of code review guidelines and best practices to ensure high-quality code and continuous improvement within the development team.

Nice to Haves

• Understanding of CI/CD principles
• Good understanding of UI/UX design principles and ability to work closely with designers.
• Good knowledge of UX best practices, interactive design principles, guidelines, including current mobile accessibility standards.
• Preferred familiarity with Bluetooth, BT Profiles, Digital Key, Core Bluetooth, External accessory, OAuth 2.0 and iAP2
• Able to work on Agile and Test-driven development.
• Familiar with agile processes, continuous integration, and working with a remote team.
• Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams.
• Familiar with GooglePlay policies for App submission.