Android Developer

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Android Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java
• Work with Android SDK, UI components, and Jetpack libraries (LiveData, ViewModel, Room, Navigation)
• Implement MVVM or MVP architectural patterns for scalable and maintainable codebases
• Integrate RESTful APIs and manage real-time communication using WebSocket or Firebase
• Handle secure authentication using OAuth, Firebase Auth, or JWT
• Integrate Google Maps SDK and work with location services including geofencing, real-time tracking, route plotting, and distance calculations
• Implement push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), including support for background tasks and deep linking
• Integrate third-party payment gateways such as Stripe, Razorpay, or PayPal
• Work with SQLite or Room for local storage, and optionally Firebase Realtime Database or Firestore for MVP prototypes
• Utilize third-party libraries and tools like Retrofit, OkHttp, Glide, Picasso, RxJava, Coroutines, Dagger, Hilt, or Koin
• Contribute to the app's lifecycle management, testing, deployment, and documentation processes
  

Required Skills

Programming & Architecture:

• Proficient in Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java
• Strong experience with Android SDK and Jetpack libraries
• Familiarity with MVVM / MVP architectural patterns
  

API & Integration:

• Experience with RESTful APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Real-time data communication via WebSocket / Firebase
• Authentication mechanisms including OAuth, JWT, Firebase Auth
  

Maps & Location Services:

• Integration with Google Maps SDK
• Real-time location tracking, geofencing, geo-coding/reverse geo-coding
• Route plotting and distance calculations
  

Push Notifications:

• Handling notifications using FCM
• Deep linking and background task support
  

Payment & Database:

• Integration with payment platforms (Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal)
• Local storage via SQLite / Room
• (Optional) Firebase Realtime Database / Firestore for MVPs
  

Tools & Libraries:

• Retrofit / OkHttp for networking
• Glide / Picasso for image handling
• RxJava / Coroutines for asynchronous operations
• Dependency injection using Dagger, Hilt, or Koin
  

Bonus Skills

• Experience with unit and UI testing (JUnit, Espresso)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Google Play Store deployment experience
  

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication (especially in remote settings)
• Agile/Scrum or Kanban workflow proficiency
• Clean code practices, documentation, and Git version control
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills