Android Developer

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR); Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) in Pune is looking for an experienced Android Developer to join their IT team. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of enterprise-grade Android applications. Key skills required include Kotlin and Java, with a focus on building scalable and secure mobile solutions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3–5 years of experience in native Android app development and a commitment to WOTR's mission of reducing rural poverty and enhancing community resilience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in native Android application development.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Google Play Console and app management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Android applications.
• Implement user interfaces and manage local databases.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and manage app deployments.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Jetpack libraries

MVVM

RESTful APIs

Unit testing

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Docker

Job description

Reports To : Deputy General Manager (IT, MIS, M&E Systems & Cloud Infra)

Duration : Full-Time

A little bit about who we are :

At WOTR, we are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community’s resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and strengthening the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities. WOTR brings together practitioners, academics, researchers, trainers, and policy makers to work collaboratively in building the resilience of rural communities. Our partners, including donors and government agencies stand resolutely behind us to affect this. Over the course of 32 years, we have already made a significant impact, having worked in 10 states and 7,255 villages, and positively impacting the lives of about 8 million people. We remain dedicated to continuing this important work and expanding our efforts to make an even greater difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Description:

WOTR is seeking an experienced and motivated Android Developer to join the WOTR IT team, Headquarters, Pune. The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise-grade Android applications – from architecture and development through testing, deployment, documentation and sustained maintenance. The ideal candidate is proficient in Kotlin and/or Java, has a deep understanding of Android platform internals and is committed to building robust, scalable and secure mobile solutions that serve field teams, programme staff and the communities that WOTR supports.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development

• mentDesign, develop and maintain enterprise-grade Android applications using Kotlin, Java or any similar technology.
• Build modular, scalable application architectures following MVVM, MVP or Clean Architecture patterns.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third‑party SDKs.
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness and efficient memory usage across a range of Android devices and OS versions.
• Implement Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) and secure authentication flows (OAuth2, JWT, biometric, SSO, etc.).

UI/UX Implementation

• Implement intuitive and accessible user interfaces using Jetpack Compose and/or XML layout.
• Design and manage local database, handling data migrations efficiently.
• Integrate with backend services and databases – including REST APIs backed by MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebase, RDS, etc.

DevOps, Build & Deployment

• Configure and maintain Gradle build systems, flavours and build variants for different environments (dev, staging, production).
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing and releases (GitLab CI or equivalent).
• Manage app signing, release management and deployment via Google Play Console (internal testing, closed/open tracks and production rollouts).
• Containerise supporting services using Docker where applicable; coordinate with backend DevOps for infrastructure alignment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in native Android application development.
• Proven track record of delivering and maintaining enterprise‑grade Android applications through the full SDLC.
• Experience publishing and managing apps on Google Play Console, including staged rollouts and internal tracks.

Technical Skills

Core Android Development

• Kotlin (primary) and Java; strong understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries and Android Jetpack suite.
• Jetpack Compose for declarative UI; proficiency with XML layouts and View Binding/Data Binding.
• Android Architecture Components – ViewModel, LiveData, StateFlow, Navigation Component, WorkManager, Paging 3.
• Strong command of MVVM, MVP and Clean Architecture; ability to evaluate and justify architectural trade‑offs, SOLID principles and modular multi‑module project structure.
• Enterprise Application Development: understanding of scalability, separation of concerns and maintainability.
• RBAC implementation within Android apps; user session management and permission handling.
• Retrofit, OkHttp for REST API integration; basic GraphQL client knowledge is a plus.
• Firebase suite – Authentication, Firestore, Realtime Database, Cloud Messaging (FCM), Crashlytics, Remote Config.
• Integration with backend services powered by MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Supabase.

Local Data & Storage

• Room ORM for local persistence; SQLite for complex queries; DataStore for preferences.
• Offline‑first architecture and background data synchronisation.
• Secure storage using Android Keystore, Encrypted Shared Preferences and encrypted databases.

DevOps, Build & CI/CD

• Gradle build system – multi‑module configuration, build flavours and product variants.
• CI/CD pipelines – GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitrise, or Fastlane for automated build, test and deployment workflows.
• Google Play Console – app signing, release tracks, rollout management and Play Integrity API.
• Docker for containerising backend/supporting services; understanding of cloud infrastructure basics (AWS or Azure).
• Proficiency with Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows and branching strategies.

Security & Compliance

• Google Play policy compliance and app review process familiarity.

Testing

• Unit testing with JUnit4/JUnit5 and MockK or Mockito.
• UI testing with Espresso and/or Compose Testing APIs.
• Integration testing strategies; experience with test coverage reporting to tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical programme staff.
• Self‑directed and proactive; comfortable working independently in a resource‑constrained environment.
• Genuine commitment to the mission and values of the organisation.