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Hi,

I hope you’re doing well!

Please look at the requirements below, let us know of your interest, and send us your updated resume to [email protected]

Role: Android Lead Developer

Location: Pleasanton CA or Plano TX

Job Description:

1. Design and Develop Android Applications:

• Lead the development of high-quality Android applications by writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Follow best practices for mobile app development to ensure applications are responsive, user-friendly, and compatible with a wide range of devices.
• Ensure the applications meet high standards of performance, usability, and security.

1. Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams:

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to define, design, and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and share knowledge with team members to ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior developers and help elevate the team’s technical abilities.

1. Troubleshoot and Debug:

• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues and bugs in applications quickly.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and use debugging tools in Android Studio to ensure stability, quality, and performance.
• Optimize code and troubleshoot performance issues using profiling tools.

1. Update and Maintain Applications:

• Regularly update Android applications to address bugs, introduce new features, and ensure compatibility with the latest Android versions and device configurations.
• Stay on top of the Android OS updates and new features to ensure the app is compatible with new devices and system versions.

1. Research and Implement Best Practices:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools, libraries, and technologies into the development process to enhance efficiency and improve performance.
• Foster continuous improvement by integrating modern Android frameworks and tools into development.

1. Documentation:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for application code, development processes, and technical specifications.
• Write clear and concise technical documentation for APIs, architecture, and internal processes.

Required Skills:

1. Kotlin & Android Studio (Essential):

• Strong experience in Kotlin for Android development.
• Proficient in Android Studio as the primary IDE for Android development.

1. RESTful APIs & Version Control (Essential):

• Experience integrating RESTful APIs for communication between mobile apps and back-end services.
• Proficient in Git for version control, collaboration, and code management.

1. Java, SQL, JSON, XML (Essential):

• Strong experience with Java (traditional Android development language).
• Proficient in SQL for working with local databases such as SQLite.
• Experience working with JSON and XML for data interchange between systems and applications.

1. UI/UX Design (Good to Have):

• Experience with XML/JSON for creating layouts, as well as familiarity with Material Design principles for user-friendly, visually appealing interfaces.
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices to ensure a seamless and delightful user experience.

1. Debugging & Testing (Good to Have):

• Expertise in debugging and unit testing for Android apps using frameworks like JUnit and Espresso.
• Knowledge of Android Studio’s debugging tools to analyze, track, and resolve issues efficiently.

Key Technologies:

1. Android Development Frameworks & Tools:

• Android SDK: Software Development Kit for building Android apps.
• Gradle: Build automation tool to manage project dependencies and build configurations.
• Retrofit: For seamless integration of network requests.
• Glide/Picasso: For image loading and caching in Android applications.
• Dagger/Hilt: For dependency injection to improve code modularity and testability.

1. Android Architecture Components:

• Experience working with LiveData, ViewModel, Data Binding, and Navigation Component for creating scalable and maintainable Android apps.
• Familiarity with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture for clear separation of concerns and better app structure.

With Regards

kishore Reddy