Staff Software Engineer – Android Development

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Android Development with expertise in both legacy Java-based Android applications and modern Kotlin development. Should have a strong background in migrating legacy applications, optimizing performance, and leading architectural improvements. In this role, you will define technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in our Android applications.

• Lead the modernization of legacy Android applications by migrating Java-based codebases to Kotlin and Jetpack components.
• Define and implement best practices for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Android applications.
• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to develop high-quality mobile experiences.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Android engineers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and modern development practices.
• Optimize app performance, memory management, and battery efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and system-wide optimizations to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Implement unit testing, UI testing, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high code quality.
• Ensure compliance with Google Play Store guidelines, security best practices, and accessibility standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, Jetpack libraries, and Google Play policies to drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Android development with strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack libraries.
• Proven experience migrating legacy Java-based Android applications to modern Kotlin-based architectures.
• Expertise in UI development using XML layouts, Jetpack Compose (preferred), and Material Design guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading (Coroutines, RxJava), memory management, and performance optimization.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and offline storage mechanisms.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools, dependency injection (Dagger/Hilt), and build systems (Gradle, Kotlin DSL).
• Hands-on experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), UI testing (Espresso), and debugging tools (Android Profiler, Logcat).
• Familiarity with version control (Git, GitHub, or GitLab) and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Lead the modernization of legacy Android applications by migrating Java-based codebases to Kotlin and Jetpack components.
• Define and implement best practices for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Android applications.
• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to develop high-quality mobile experiences.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Android engineers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and modern development practices.
• Optimize app performance, memory management, and battery efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and system-wide optimizations to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Implement unit testing, UI testing, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high code quality.
• Ensure compliance with Google Play Store guidelines, security best practices, and accessibility standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, Jetpack libraries, and Google Play policies to drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Android development with strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack libraries.
• Proven experience migrating legacy Java-based Android applications to modern Kotlin-based architectures.
• Expertise in UI development using XML layouts, Jetpack Compose (preferred), and Material Design guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading (Coroutines, RxJava), memory management, and performance optimization.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and offline storage mechanisms.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools, dependency injection (Dagger/Hilt), and build systems (Gradle, Kotlin DSL).
• Hands-on experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), UI testing (Espresso), and debugging tools (Android Profiler, Logcat).
• Familiarity with version control (Git, GitHub, or GitLab) and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.