Android Developer

Vecros; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Vecros is seeking an Android Developer to contribute to the development of native Android applications for drone mission planning and operations. You will work with senior engineers to build features, improve performance, and deliver reliable mobile solutions for drone operators.

This role is ideal for candidates with 0–1 year of experience who have a strong foundation in Android development and are eager to work on real-world products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 0–1 year of Android development experience (internships or academic projects count).
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Android SDK.
• Experience with XML layouts, Activities, Fragments, and View Binding.
• Understanding of MVVM and Android lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Room/SQLite and REST APIs.
• Basic knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; fast‑paced startup mindset.
• Nice‑to‑have: exposure to Jetpack Compose; Maps SDK/Mapbox; Flutter; testing basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native Android apps using Kotlin.
• Design responsive UI with XML layouts for multiple screens.
• Implement MVVM architecture with ViewModel.
• Work with Room/SQLite for local data storage.
• Write async code with Kotlin Coroutines.
• Integrate REST APIs and handle offline data efficiently.
• Debug, test, and optimize app performance.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices.
• Collaborate with backend, product, and embedded teams.
• Use Git for version control and collaboration.

Skills

Kotlin

Android SDK

XML layouts

MVVM

Room/SQLite

Kotlin Coroutines

REST APIs

Git

Android lifecycle

Jetpack Compose

Maps SDK

Flutter

JUnit

GitHub projects

Drones interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Room/SQLite

Git

Google Maps SDK/Mapbox

Jetpack Compose

Job description

As an Android Developer, you will contribute to the development of native Android applications used for drone mission planning and operations. You will work closely with experienced engineers to build new features, improve application performance, and deliver reliable mobile solutions for drone operators. This role is ideal for candidates with 0–1 year of experience who have a strong foundation in Android development and are eager to work on real‑world products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin.
• Build responsive user interfaces using XML layouts for different screen sizes.
• Implement features following the MVVM architecture using ViewModel.
• Work with Room or SQLite for local data storage.
• Develop asynchronous features using Kotlin Coroutines.
• Integrate REST APIs and handle offline data efficiently.
• Debug, test, and optimize application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Collaborate with backend, product, and embedded engineering teams.
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in Android application development (internships or academic projects are also considered).
• Good knowledge of Kotlin and Android SDK.
• Experience with XML layouts, Activities, Fragments, and View Binding.
• Understanding of MVVM architecture and Android lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Room (or SQLite) and REST APIs.
• Basic knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Good to Have: Exposure to Jetpack Compose.
• Experience with Google Maps SDK, Mapbox, or other mapping libraries.
• Basic understanding of Flutter.
• Knowledge of JUnit or Android testing frameworks.
• GitHub projects or published Android applications.
• Interest in drones, robotics, GIS, or autonomous systems.

Benefits

• Work on production‑grade Android applications used in real drone operations.
• Hands‑on experience with modern Android development practices.
• Mentorship from experienced software and robotics engineers.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge drone technology.
• Career growth in a fast‑paced deep‑tech startup with potential for long‑term opportunities.