Android Developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
25% Travel

Skills

Android
Android Development
Java
Kotlin
MVVM
Firebase
Git
Agile
Analytics
Mobile Development
UI
Unit Testing
Testing
User Experience
RESTful
Performance Tuning
CI/CD

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Android Developer

Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid)

Contract: W2 Only

Duration: 12+ Months

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Android Developer to join our mobile engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of Android SDK, Kotlin, and modern mobile development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform using Kotlin and Java.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  • Work with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
  • Implement MVVM/MVI architecture, Jetpack components, and dependency injection (e.g., Dagger/Hilt).
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and performance tuning.
  • Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, libraries, and best practices.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 12+ years of professional experience in Android development.
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
  • Experience with Jetpack libraries (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, Room, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of Android UI/UX design principles, patterns, and best practices.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Firebase, Crashlytics, Analytics, and Push Notifications.
  • Experience with unit testing, instrumentation testing, and UI automation (e.g., Espresso).
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose.
  • Knowledge of KMM (Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile) or Flutter.
  • Familiarity with Play Store deployment and App Store Optimization (ASO).
  • Experience integrating third-party SDKs (e.g., payment gateways, analytics, social media).
  • Background in secure coding practices, especially in finance or healthcare apps.

Certifications (Preferred):

  • Google Associate Android Developer Certification
  • Kotlin Developer Certification

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