Lead Software Engineer (Android)

Job Title - Lead Engineer - Android

Job Location - Kharadi, Pune

What would you be doing?

Our client is looking for an Android lead/architect who would be responsible for designing the solution and also gets involved in the end-to-end development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Primary focus will be to architect the solutions and lead the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. Will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Architect and lead the Development of the Android libraries, services, and SDKs which form the foundation of Client's mobile applications.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, work with the team to deliver complete features for the end user.
• Work with REST APIs and services.
• Suggest the UX and also translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Work closely with other team members in guiding software architecture and technology decisions.
• Follow software engineering best practices in code, architecture, and testing.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Experience of 8+ years with Java and Kotlin Android development, and ability to pick up new languages and tools quickly.
• Experience in developing Customer facing app (B2C) is a must.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose, offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Understanding Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Ability to work well with others, learn on the job, and thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• A focus on user-oriented development, supporting services, and end-user satisfaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment testing, tooling, and processes.
• Experience with push notifications, APIs and cloud messaging
• Experience with performance and memory tuning using different tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.