Software Dev Engineer 1 [Native Android]

Software Dev Engineer 1 [Native Android]

Remote

About the team and the role

• We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can join our engineering team as SDE-1. 
• As an Android SDE-1, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our Android mobile application.
• This opportunity offers you a chance to work closely with our talented team of Android developers and gain valuable hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of app development. 
• We are seeking a skilled Android Software Development Engineer (SDE-1) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for mobile technology and a proven track record of delivering high-quality Android applications. 
• As an SDE-1, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications that delight our users and exceed industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to make our app more
scalable and robust. Adhere to best practices and promote code reusability.
2. Development: Write clean, maintainable, reusable code in Kotlin. Implement new
features, enhancements, and bug fixes according to project requirements and timelines.
3. Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to ensure
the reliability and stability of our Consumer App.
4. Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize Android
applications for speed, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.
5. Documentation: Create technical documentation, including design documents, API
specifications, and release notes. Document codebase changes, architecture decisions,
and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
6. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other
engineers to translate product requirements into technical solutions. Participate in Agile
ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
7. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in
Android development. Continuously improve development processes, coding standards,
and software quality through innovation and experimentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree
  preferred).
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin programming languages including Kotlin Flow and coroutines.

Proficiency with the following:

• ANR detection and resolution
• Memory leak detection and resolution
• Dependency Injection framework like Dagger, Hilt etc
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools.
• Experience with Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, LiveData, Room,RecyclerView optimisations, Data binding, View Binding etc).
• Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/Proto etc
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge and hands on experience of Kotlin Multiplatform will be cherry on the top.