Android Developer

Hi Partner,

We are PHOTON, one of the world's largest Digital Platform Engineering Company providing a combination of Strategy Consulting, Creative Design and Technology Services, and we work with 40% of the Fortune 100 companies.

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check ;/p>

We are looking for experienced Android Developer to join Photon at Durham, NC (Onsite)

Position : Android Developer

Location : Durham, NC (Onsite)

Job Summary:

The Android Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience. This role requires a strong foundation in Android development along with a solid understanding of testing frameworks and QA practices to deliver robust, production-ready applications.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend engineers in an Agile environment to build scalable mobile solutions. The role also involves contributing to testing strategies, improving application quality, and ensuring smooth integration with backend systems.

Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications ensuring performance, scalability, and responsiveness
UI Implementation: Build intuitive and user-friendly interfaces while adhering to design standards and best practices
Testing & QA: Implement and execute UI and functional tests using tools like Espresso, UI Automator, or Jetpack Compose testing frameworks
Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely and quality deliverables
Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and review processes
Integration: Ensure seamless integration of mobile applications with backend APIs and services
CI/CD Support: Contribute to build and deployment pipelines, supporting automation and release processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in Android application development
Strong experience in mobile app development and testing frameworks (Espresso, UI Automator, Jetpack Compose testing)
Proficiency in Kotlin/Java and Android SDK
Solid understanding of QA practices, testing strategies, and defect management
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Good understanding of REST API integration and mobile architecture patterns
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies (nice to have)
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Understanding of mobile performance optimization and best practices
Experience with version control systems (Git)