Sr. Android Developer

Job Description

Description This position is ideal for senior-level professionals to join the mobile development team as a Sr. Android Developer, responsible for the design, development, and optimisation of high-quality Android applications. As a Sr. Android developer, the candidate will be a contributor to the execution of the strategic direction for the company. Who will also play a crucial role in driving best practices, and collaborate cross-functionally with product and design teams. The ideal candidate is expected to have proven extensive experience in developing scalable and secure Role expectations Design scalable and modular application architectures. Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin and Java. Responsible for contributing to and being a champion of consumer-facing Android apps. Translate product requirements into well-architected, high-performance mobile applications. Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and backend teams to propose efficient user experience solutions. Develop, test and maintain Android applications using Kotlin. Ensure performance, quality and responsiveness of the apps. Perform and lead code reviews to ensure best practices and maintain code quality. Mentor other developers, ensuring the quality of their code and design. Demonstrate teamwork skills with a solid foundation on Android/hybrid frameworks. Highly motivated, creative, self-learner, excellent communication and presentation skills. Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers. Ensure code quality by writing unit tests, UI tests, performing code reviews, and following clean architecture principles and work with CI/CD pipelines. Monitor app performance and address bugs, crashes, or performance bottlenecks. Stay up-to-date with new Android features, frameworks, and tools. Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tools. What we're looking for 8+ years of experience in building native mobile apps in the Android platform using latest SDK versions. Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java. Deep understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries (Navigation, Room, ViewModel, LiveData, etc.). 3+ years of experience in Kotlin is a must. Hands-on experience with Coroutines, Flows, and Dependency Injection frameworks like Hilt/Dagger. Familiarity with Jetpack Compose is a strong plus. Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries. Solid understanding of mobile app security and performance optimization. Experience with CI/CD tools and unit/UI testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, MockK, etc.). Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Good understanding of mobile development frameworks and platforms, device manufacturers and mobile browsers. Experience with MVVM/MVI/MVP architectures and Clean Architecture principles. Good understanding of mobile apps CI/CD process. Experience with Graph QL, REST API concepts, design patterns and SOLID principles. Experience in writing automation tests and Unit tests. Experience in using Git source control. Experience working in distributed teams. Complementary skills Experience with Swift UI is a plus. About Align Technology Your growth and well-being: At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect: Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind. Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products. Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans. Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging. Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align: We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day. Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives. We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration. At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation. Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here! Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure ? Click on their names for additional information. 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