Android Developer I

Pouring Pounds India Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CashKaro in Chennai is seeking an experienced Android Developer to join our team and work on CashKaro & EarnKaro Android apps. You will design, build, and maintain high‑quality applications, while mentoring junior developers and improving performance.

The role requires strong Kotlin/Java skills, PlayStore deployment experience, and integration with RESTful APIs and third‑party SDKs. You will stay current with Android trends and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java for Android apps.
• Experience with Android SDK and frameworks.
• Confident deploying apps to PlayStore and other stores.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of third‑party SDKs (Clevertap, AppsFlyer, Branch).
• Git version control proficiency.
• Strong Firebase and Firebase Remote Config skills.
• Commitment to staying updated with Android trends.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Android apps for CashKaro & EarnKaro platforms.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Optimize performance, speed, and scalability of apps.
• Stay updated with latest Android trends and best practices.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

PlayStore deployment

RESTful APIs

Third-party SDKs

Git

Firebase

Remote Config

Continuous learning

Tools

Clevertap

AppsFlyer

Branch

Firebase

Job description

CashKaro is India's #1 cashback platform, trusted by over 25 million users! We drive more sales for Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Ajio than any other paid channel, including Google and Meta. Backed by legendary investor Ratan Tata and a recent $16 million boost from Affle, we’re on a rocket ship journey- already surpassing ₹300 crore in revenue and racing towards ₹500 crore.

EarnKaro, our influencer referral platform, is trusted by over 500,000 influencers and sends more traffic to leading online retailers than any other platform. Whether it’s micro-influencers or top-tier creators, they choose EarnKaro to monetize their networks. BankKaro, our latest venture, is rapidly becoming India's go-to FinTech aggregator, similar to Paisabazaar.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of online shopping, influencer marketing, and financial technology in India!

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Android Developer to join our dynamic team in Chennai and work on CashKaro & EarnKaro Apps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Android Applications:
  • o Architect, build, and maintain Android applications for CashKaro and EarnKaro.
  • o Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  • o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Code Reviews and Mentorship:
  • o Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices.
  • o Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Performance Optimization:
  • o Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
  • o Identify bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application efficiency.
• Stay Updated with Industry Trends:
  • o Keep up to date with the latest Android development trends, tools, and techniques.
  • o Implement best practices in mobile development to ensure the apps are cutting-edge.

Must-Have Skills:

• 1. Proficiency in Kotlin and Java:
  • o Strong experience in developing Android applications using Kotlin and Java.
  • o Must be working on well established Android Apps where there is large scale usage of the App
• 2. Strong Experience with Android SDK and Android Frameworks:
  • o In-depth understanding of the Android SDK and experience with various Android frameworks and libraries.
• 3. Deployment to PlayStore
  • 1. Should be very confidence in deploying the App to PlayStore and other Playstore like Galaxy etc
• 4. Experience with RESTful APIs and Integration:
  • o Expertise in integrating Android applications with RESTful APIs.
• 5. SDK Integration Experience with Third Parties and Events Setup
  • 1. Should have an understanding on how to integrate with Clevertap, AppsFlyer, Branch etc
  • 2. Should have strong experience is setting up events across the app for performance optimization and analytics for tech and marketing teams. Eg banner scroll events, scroll depth monitoring, etc
• 6. Version Control with Git:
  • o Proficiency in using Git for version control in a collaborative environment.
• 7. Strong Control over Firebase and Firebase Remote Config
  • o Should have a very strong handle on using Firebase for Analytics, Crash Analytics
  • o Should have experience on Firebase Remote Config
• 8. Continuous Learning and Upskilling:
  • o Description: Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends in Android development and continuously improving your skill set.

Good to Have Skills:

• 1. CI/CD Integration:
  • o Knowledge of integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, etc. At the least should be aware of this and how it works, even if not hands-on.
• 2. UI/UX Design Principles:
  • o Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and experience in implementing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• 3. Additional Knowledge Areas:
  • o SQL (rate on SQL)
  • o App security and how it is exploited
• 4. Understanding of Testing and Debugging:
  • o Write unit and integration tests to ensure robust and reliable code.
  • o Debug and resolve issues, improving overall app stability and user experience.