Junior Android Developer

Role:

We are looking for an Android Developer with 1 year of experience who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of applications across a wide range of Android devices. Your primary focus will be to build high-quality Android applications and integrate them with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers on different layers of the infrastructure, requiring strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and attention to clean, maintainable design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications for different device types and versions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications by fixing bugs, improving performance, and adding new features.
• Collaborate with backend developers for API integration.
• Debug, test, and optimize applications to ensure performance and quality.
• Work with designers, QA, and other team members to deliver high-quality features.
• Stay updated with the latest Android tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Java, Kotlin and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Hands-on experience in Android development (Activities, Fragments, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Intents, XML layouts).
• Good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON data handling.
• Familiarity with Android Studio and Gradle.
• Knowledge of Version Control (Git, Bitbucket).
• Experience with third-party libraries (e.g., Retrofit)
• Experience in Google Play Console (app publishing, updates, crash reports, and release management).

Good to Have

• Exposure to working with SDKs and integrating them into applications.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue/ project tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Firebase services (Authentication, Realtime Database, Push Notifications, etc.).
• Understanding of Material Design principles.
• Knowledge of MVVM architecture (ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, etc.).

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 1 year of relevant work experience in Android development.