Android Developer

Wekancode Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wekancode Technologies in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, is seeking an experienced Android Mobile Developer. The role requires building Android apps, collaborating with UI teams, and ensuring app performance across devices.

Candidates must have 3-5 years of development experience, particularly in Android, with knowledge of Android SDK, Java, and RESTful APIs. Experience deploying apps on the Google Play Store is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of development experience, with 3+ years of Android development.
• Experience deploying Android Apps to Google Play Store with live application references.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Android apps from ground up.
• Implement features for Android applications across smartphones and tablets.
• Work with UI teams to implement user interface improvements.

Skills

Android SDK

Java

RESTful APIs

SQLite

Eclipse

IntelliJ

Payment Integration

Android UI Design

Agile Scrum

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Android Mobile Developer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• A major role in designing and building our Android apps from ground up – this means you’ll be essential in laying down the groundwork, infrastructure and product discussion from start to finish.
• Technical design, implementation, debugging and testing of features for Android applications across smartphones and tablets.
• Partner with UI teams to help define and implement user interface improvements.
• Partner with other engineering teams to work on server side integration.
• Provide QA with test or production builds.
• Strong knowledge on owning the delivery of Android APK’s to the Google Play Store per project requirements.
• Identify differences and new features across Android versions and associate the benefits or risks associated with the same.

Requirements (MUST HAVE)

3-5 years of development experience, with 3+ yrs. of Android development.

Must have deployed Android Apps to Google Play store and must be able to provide references of currently Live applications.

• Strong knowledge in Android SDK, Java, Eclipse, IntelliJ development environments and how to deal with different Android versions and different screen sizes.
• Strong knowledge with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Strong knowledge in integrating payment systems into the mobile app such as PayPal, Authorize.net, etc.
• Strong knowledge in integrating various social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge in using SQLite or any other suitable DB.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Familiar with working with Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Heroku, etc.
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as "touch".
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers.
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Knowledge in working with cross platform development tools such as PhoneGap, Xamarin studio will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in Agile scrum environment will be a plus.
• Experience working with source code repository such as Git, etc.

Desired Skills

• Bachelors in Computer Science
• Strong communication skills with a passion to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 4 years of experience in Android development.