Senior Android App Developer

Job Description

Salary:

As a Senior Android App Developer, you will be responsible for developing advanced features and functionality to enhance the user experience and reliability of our Android applications. You will focus on all aspects of app development, including, but not limited to adding new features, fixing bugs, interacting with API's, and background functionality. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving complex issues to ensure a robust and bug-free application. Additionally, you will provide mentorship and technical guidance to other app developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement advanced Android app features

Ensure reliable and timely execution of background tasks, such as daily full-screen notifications and event triggers on all popular versions of Android

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues to ensure a stable and high-performance application.

Collaborate with other developers to enhance the apps overall look and feel and functionality.

Collaborate with Operations (Non-developers) to quickly understand business requirements.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other Android developers.

Optimize application performance and ensure scalability.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Contribute to all stages of the development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance.

Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience in Android app development.

Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages.

Extensive experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools.

Proven expertise in developing and implementing background tasks and services in Android.

Comprehensive understanding of Android components such as BroadcastReceiver, Services, AlarmManager, WorkManager, and JobScheduler.

Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Experience with handling app lifecycle events, particularly in scenarios where the app is not in the foreground or has been force-closed.

Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in mentoring or leading other developers.

Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Knowledge of agile development methodologies.

Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.

Previous experience in working on complex projects with tight deadlines.

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