Junior Android Developer

Mantle Solutions; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantle Solutions is seeking a Junior Android Developer in Kerala to design, develop, test, and maintain Android apps. You will work with Java/Kotlin, Android SDK, REST APIs, and local data stores to deliver robust mobile experiences.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, implement best practices, write unit tests, and help create quality apps with efficient performance. Previous hands‑on Android experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Android development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and Kotlin.
• Solid understanding of Android SDK and data handling.
• Experience with REST/SOAP web services and JSON/XML.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications.
• Integrate apps with server APIs and data sources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Write clean, maintainable code and perform unit testing.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of apps.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Android SDK

REST APIs

JSON/XML handling

Design Patterns

Unit testing

Git

Tools

Retrofit/Volley

Room Database

SQL queries

Job description

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.