Android Developer

Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $55.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Android Developer
Location: Austin, TX (On-site 4 days/week)
Type: Contract

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Android Developer to join our team and support the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires deep expertise in Android development, particularly Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, along with a strong understanding of mobile UX best practices and system architecture. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, is detail-oriented, and excels in solving complex mobile development challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
• Create compelling, accessible user experiences optimized for both phones and tablets
• Develop and maintain mobile solutions that adhere to enterprise standards and best practices
• Conduct performance and unit testing across a variety of mobile devices and OS versions
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to craft scalable mobile solutions
• Write and maintain comprehensive development documentation
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Ensure adherence to security best practices in mobile application development
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and resolve build or deployment issues
• Optimize application performance and memory usage
• Support accessibility standards and compliance within Android applications
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 4-6 years of professional Android development experience
• Expert-level Kotlin development experience
• Proficient in Jetpack Compose and modern Android design patterns
• Strong knowledge of Android SDKs, frameworks, and NDK
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and server-side integration
• Familiarity with Gradle and Maven build tools
• Experience with GitHub, including enterprise-level branching/merging strategies
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles and software design patterns
• Proven experience debugging performance and memory issues
• Prior experience developing and maintaining custom UI components and Android libraries
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building native features as reusable modules
• Familiarity with design systems and writing custom Views
• Exposure to automated UI testing frameworks
• Background working with accessibility features on Android
• Previous experience in an enterprise environment with multiple device support and resolution compatibility

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