Android Developer

Keka Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SANeForce is seeking an Android Developer with 3–4 years of hands-on Kotlin experience to join our development team in Chennai. You will design, build, test, and maintain Android applications, focusing on performance and a great user experience.

You will integrate REST APIs, work with Jetpack components, MVVM/MVI architectures, and collaborate with backend, QA, and product teams. The role emphasizes clean code, debugging, and delivering high-quality mobile software.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of hands-on Android development experience.
• Strong Kotlin proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Understanding of MVVM/MVI architecture.
• Experience with Jetpack Components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, Navigation).
• Hands-on with REST APIs and JSON integration.
• UI development using XML and/or Jetpack Compose.
• Git/version control knowledge.
• Debugging and troubleshooting Android apps.
• Understanding of app lifecycle, background services, and local data storage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin.
• Build scalable, reliable, and high-performance mobile applications.
• Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code following Android development best practices.
• Integrate REST APIs and third-party APIs into Android applications.
• Work with Android SDK, Jetpack components, and modern development frameworks.
• Implement UI screens based on design specifications and ensure a consistent user experience.
• Identify and resolve application bugs, crashes, and performance issues.
• Perform unit testing and participate in application testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with Backend Developers, QA Engineers, UI/UX Designers, and Product teams.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, memory usage, and battery consumption.
• Ensure applications are compatible across different Android versions and device configurations.
• Work on application releases, updates and maintenance activities.
• Stay updated with the latest Android and Kotlin technologies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Android Development

Kotlin

Android Studio

MVVM/MVI

Jetpack Components

REST APIs

XML/Jetpack Compose

Git

Tools

Android SDK

Android Studio

Git

Retrofit

Job description

SANeForce is looking for a skilled Android Developer with 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Kotlin to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Android application development, debugging, API integration, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin.
• Build scalable, reliable, and high-performance mobile applications.
• Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code following Android development best practices.
• Integrate REST APIs and third-party APIs into Android applications.
• Work with Android SDK, Jetpack components, and modern Android development frameworks.
• Implement UI screens based on design specifications and ensure a consistent user experience.
• Identify and resolve application bugs, crashes, and performance issues.
• Perform unit testing and participate in application testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with Backend Developers, QA Engineers, UI/UX Designers, and Product teams.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, memory usage, and battery consumption.
• Ensure applications are compatible across different Android versions and device configurations.
• Work on application releases, updates and maintenance activities.
• Stay updated with the latest Android and Kotlin technologies, tools, and best practices.

Mandatory Skills

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Android Development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Good knowledge of Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Strong understanding of Android application architecture such as MVVM/MVI.
• Experience with Jetpack Components such as ViewModel, LiveData, Room, navigation, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
• Good knowledge of Android UI development using XML and/or Jetpack Compose.
• Good knowledge of Git/version control systems.
• Experience in debugging and troubleshooting Android applications.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming and software development principles.
• Understanding of application lifecycle, background services and local data storage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong hands‑on experience in Kotlin‑based Android development.
• Can independently develop, debug, and maintain Android applications.
• Has good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Follows clean coding and development practices.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Is comfortable working in a fast‑paced product development environment.