Android Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Android Engineer to join our team. As an Android Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-friendly mobile experiences that align with our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Design and develop advanced and user-friendly Android applications that adhere to best practices and industry standards.
  • Implement clean, maintainable, and efficient code while considering factors such as performance, scalability, and reusability.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, readability, and adherence to established coding standards.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, and work closely with QA teams to identify and resolve software defects.
  • Optimize application performance, including memory usage, network utilization, and battery consumption.
  • Stay up to date with the latest Android technologies, frameworks, and libraries, and evaluate their potential for integration into our projects.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with hybrid mobile app development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
  • Knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
  • Understanding of backend technologies and web services (e.g., RESTful APIs, JSON, XML).
  • Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools for Android applications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Relevant certifications or equivalent experience may be considered)
  • years of professional experience in Android application development.
  • Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin programming languages, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
  • Solid knowledge of Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools.
  • Experience with various Android frameworks and libraries, such as Retrofit, Dagger, RxJava, or Jetpack components.
  • Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
  • Understanding of mobile application architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM) and software design principles.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex issues.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.