Requirements
Position Overview:
As an Android App Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Android applications. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and launch new features, translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code while enhancing application performance and fixing bugs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application Development and Maintenance:
- Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
- Ensure optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams:
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow developers to implement new features.
- Coordinate with backend developers to design, define, and integrate APIs.
- Code Quality and Optimization:
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Conduct code reviews to uphold code quality and consistency.
- Identify and resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks.
- Industry Trends Awareness:
- Continuously explore, evaluate, and adopt new technologies to enhance development efficiency.
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Testing and Debugging:
- Conduct unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot and debug to optimize application performance.
Technical Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
- Programming Languages:
- Proficiency in Java and Kotlin, and Flutter, with a strong grasp of object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience with Java Native Interface (JNI) for integrating C/C++ code in Android apps (if applicable).
- Android Frameworks & Components:
- Solid understanding of the Android SDK, including Activity lifecycle, Fragments, Intents, Broadcast Receivers, and Services.
- Familiarity with Jetpack Components (e.g., ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, Room, Paging, WorkManager).
- Experience in Material Design and developing custom UI components.
- Architectural Patterns:
- Hands-on experience with modern Android architecture patterns like MVVM, MVP, and MVC.
- Knowledge of Clean Architecture principles and SOLID design principles.
- Networking and APIs:
- Expertise in integrating RESTful APIs using libraries like Retrofit, OkHttp, and Volley.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and WebSocket connections.
- Proficient in managing asynchronous tasks with RxJava/RxKotlin, Coroutines, and Flow.
- Data Storage and Databases:
- Proficiency in local data storage solutions such as SQLite, Room Database, and SharedPreferences.
- Understanding of Content Providers for inter-app data sharing.
- Experience with offline storage, caching, and database optimization techniques.
- UI/UX Design and Implementation:
- Ability to create adaptive UIs for various screen sizes using ConstraintLayout, RecyclerView, and custom views.
- Knowledge of animations, transitions, and gesture controls to enhance user experience.
- Understanding of accessibility standards and localization practices.
- Performance Optimization:
- Skilled in optimizing applications for speed and efficiency, including memory management and battery optimization.
- Experience with profiling tools like Android Profiler, LeakCanary, and Firebase Performance Monitoring.
- Testing and Debugging:
- Strong knowledge of testing frameworks such as JUnit, Espresso, Mockito, and Robolectric.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or other automation tools.
- Version Control and Collaboration:
- Proficient with Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests.
- Experience with collaboration tools such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
- Security:
- Understanding of Android security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and secure coding.
- Familiarity with implementing OAuth, JWT, and other secure authentication methods.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
- Understanding of agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Hiring Process:
- Interview