Android Engineer (Kotlin)

RapidBrains; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidBrains is seeking an experienced Android Engineer to join our product team in Mohali. You will own the full lifecycle from architecture to deployment, focusing on secure, scalable, high-performance mobile apps.

Responsibilities include leading Kotlin-based Android development, collaborating with design and product teams, and driving CI/CD pipelines while mentoring juniors and upholding best practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Android app development experience.
• Proficient in Kotlin and Android SDK/NDK.
• Experience publishing apps to Google Play.
• Knowledge of secure coding principles and app security.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Robolectric).
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Bitrise.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of Android applications using Kotlin.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement designs.
• Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with security standards.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for reliable releases.
• Improve app performance, responsiveness, and stability.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Kotlin

Android SDK

Android NDK

Jetpack libraries

Secure coding

Unit testing

CI/CD tooling

Google Play publishing

Problem solving

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Bitrise

Job description

We are looking for a talented Android Engineer to join our client's product team. This role is ideal for developers who are passionate about building elegant, high-quality mobile applications with a strong focus on design, security, scalability, and performance.

As an Android Engineer, you will own the full application development lifecycle—from architecture and implementation to testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of Android applications using Kotlin.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to transform high-quality designs into polished mobile experiences.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with data protection and security standards.
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable releases.
• Continuously improve application performance, responsiveness, stability, and reliability.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Android application development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of the Android SDK, Android NDK, and Jetpack libraries.
• Experience developing and publishing high-quality Android applications to Google Play.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding principles and mobile application security.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Espresso, and Robolectric.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of the Google Play release and distribution process.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and internationalization best practices.
• Experience with analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture).