Senior Android developer

As a Senior Android Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications that meet both user and business needs. You'll work with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and project managers, to deliver efficient, high-quality apps. Additionally, you'll mentor junior developers and provide leadership in technical problem-solving and application architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Android applications: Lead the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with designers and backend developers to ensure smooth integration of features and a seamless user experience.
• Performance optimization: Continuously work to improve app performance, ensure compatibility across devices, and resolve bugs or performance issues.
• Best practices and architecture: Utilize modern architecture patterns such as MVVM or MVP to develop scalable, maintainable, and testable code.
• Code reviews and quality assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards, and implement testing strategies such as unit, UI, and functional tests.
• Stay current: Keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and frameworks in Android development and introduce innovative solutions where applicable.

Requirements:

• Extensive Android Development Experience: At least 8+ years of hands-on experience building Android applications with Java and Kotlin.
• Deep knowledge of Android SDK: Expertise in Android frameworks and libraries like Jetpack, Android Architecture Components (LiveData, ViewModel), Room, and WorkManager.
• Proven track record: Experience publishing at least one Android app on the Google Play Store.
• Proficiency in networking and APIs: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, gRPC, and networking libraries such as Retrofit or OkHttp.
• UI/UX design principles: Ability to collaborate with designers and implement high-quality interfaces, animations, and interactions.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Git, along with continuous integration tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab CI.
• Strong problem-solving skills: Adept at debugging and troubleshooting complex issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Testing experience: Familiarity with writing unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests using tools like JUnit, Espresso, or Mockito.
• Experience with databases: Proficiency in SQLite and Room for local data storage.

We Offer

• A dynamic and creative work environment with a team of passionate professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility for remote work.
• Standard Working hours aligned with the European time zone

Why working at Diffco?

• You will have the exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the Silicon Valley for both US and European clients utilizing the latest technologies, methodologies, frameworks and approaches with the ability and time to learn and develop professionally.
• Our team is a second family, so you would enjoy spending the day working on nice projects with kind people with broad interests.
• Learn continuously, expand your skills and demonstrate your professional level and ability to take more responsibility to grow.
• We care about you and are interested in your personal professional goals, motivation and we build a perfect work/life balance.

Application Process:
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any published apps, please share the links as part of your application.