Android HMI/Kotlin Technical Lead

Luxoft; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading software development firm in Stuttgart is seeking a skilled software developer for an innovative in-vehicle infotainment project. The role requires 5+ years in Java and Kotlin, focusing on efficient code creation and mentoring. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality delivery using cutting-edge technologies. This position offers the chance to develop core functionalities in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in Java & Kotlin development on Android.
• Proven track record of contributing to at least 3 different Android projects.
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams and customers.

Aufgaben

• Participate in requirement analysis.
• Design, create, and maintain Kotlin/Java code.
• Implement performance and quality services.
• Mentor and guide team members in best practices.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Java

Kotlin

Android Application Framework

UI layout

Unit testing

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Design Patterns

Tools

Android Studio

JUnit

Mockito

Gradle

Jobbeschreibung

Project description

This presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the innovative in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) project for one of the leading European trucks manufacturers. This rapidly expanding project seeks talented software developers who thrive on challenges and possess a passion for cutting-edge technologies. Our team is actively involved in the development of a core functionality of IVI, encompassing Tuner, Audio Management, Telephony, Multimedia, Text Messaging, Speech Dialogue System, and Projection technologies provided by Apple and Google. The selected candidate will gain valuable experience in the development or integration of these functionalities. As a member of the international team, the candidate will have the privilege of collaborating with the latest software technologies, such as Android Automotive OS.

Responsibilities

• 1. Participate in requirement analysis.
• 2. Design, create, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Kotlin/Java code from scratch.
• 3. Implement performance and quality services.
• 4. Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and implement solutions to these problems.
• 5. Maintain code quality.
• 6. Plan and lead refactoring of existing applications/services.
• 7. Mentor and guide team members in best practices for Android Automotive development.
• 8. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, QA DevOps) to ensure smooth delivery.
• 9. Drive architectural decisions and ensure compliance with automotive standards.

SKILLS

Must have

• 5+ years of experience in Java & 5+ in Kotlin development on Android
• Understanding of Android Application Framework
• Excellent understanding of UI placement, layout & Wireframes.
• Development experience with Android Services, AIDL & Binders.
• Usage of Design Patterns on Android (MVP, MVVM, clean architecture)
• Deep understanding of Google requirements and the way of development of Android applications and CDD
• Hands-on experience with Android Studio, SDK, Gradle & AVD
• Experience writing Unit tests and Automated Tests using JUnit, Mockito, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and customers
• Have experience as a technical lead for team development
• Proven track record of contributing to at least 3 different Android projects, preferably in diverse domains (e.g., infotainment, multimedia, telephony).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to different architectures and project requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with AOSP development and Android NDK
• Experience with creating System Applications and Home Screen applications
• Experience with framework components like Telephony, Dialer, Network, etc
• Development experience with System UI and Service Manager
• Android Automotive experience and exposure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) for Android Automotive
• Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks (Dagger/Hilt), RxJava, Coroutines
• Proficiency in debugging tools (ADB, Systrace, Perfetto)