Jr Android Developer

Mantle Solutions; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantle Solutions is seeking a Junior Android Developer to create and maintain Android applications. The candidate should be proficient in Java/Kotlin, Android SDK, REST APIs, Room Database, and modern Android practices.

You will design, implement, test, and optimize features, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure performance and quality across devices. Familiarity with Git is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Android development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java and Kotlin; Kotlin is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Android SDK.
• Experience with Room Database and SQL queries.
• Experience consuming REST/SOAP web services.
• Familiarity with Retrofit or Volley for networking.
• Proficient with JSON/XML handling.
• Knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with unit testing.
• Git and Bitbucket proficiency.
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications.
• Upgrade, configure, debug, and enhance existing apps.
• Develop features from scratch and integrate with server APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Identify and fix bugs, performance issues, and bottlenecks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following best practices.
• Perform unit tests to ensure reliability and robustness.
• Ensure applications deliver performance and quality.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Android development

Java

Kotlin

REST APIs

JSON handling

XML handling

Room database

Retrofit/Volley

Git

Problem solving

Unit testing

Design patterns

Data structures & algorithms

Team collaboration

Debugging

2+ years of Android experience

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Android Developer with hands-on experience in Android application development. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Java/Kotlin, Android SDK, REST APIs, Room Database, and modern Android development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications.
• Upgrade, configure, debug, and enhance existing applications.
• Develop new features and applications from scratch.
• Integrate Android applications with server-side APIs and external data sources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements.
• Identify and resolve application bugs, performance issues, and technical bottlenecks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following development best practices.
• Perform unit testing to ensure application reliability and robustness.
• Ensure applications deliver optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve development efficiency.

Required Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Android application development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and Kotlin; Kotlin experience is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Android SDK.
• Knowledge of Room Database and SQL queries.
• Experience consuming REST/SOAP web services.
• Good understanding of Retrofit / Volley for web service integration.
• Experience handling JSON and XML responses.
• Knowledge of Design Patterns, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Experience with unit testing.
• Proficiency in Git and Bitbucket.
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.