Lead I - Software Engineering

UST; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Mumbai invites an experienced Software Developer (Android) to design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications. The role requires 5+ years in mobile software development, strong Kotlin and Java skills, Android SDK, and UI frameworks like Jetpack Compose.

You will work with REST APIs, payment integrations, Google Play deployment, and SDLC processes in a fintech-enabled environment. Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficient in Kotlin, Java, Android SDK and UI components.
• Experience with REST APIs, payment integrations, and Google Play deployment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software design discussions and analyze business/user requirements to define technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Follow software development best practices and SDLC processes.
• Support application releases, deployments, and post-production activities.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other development-related tasks as required.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Jetpack Compose

Material Design

REST APIs

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Payment gateway

Google Play deployment

C++

Spring Boot

HTML5

SDLC

Education

BE/B.Tech/MCA

Job description

• Participate in software design discussions and analyze business/user requirements to define technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Follow software development best practices and SDLC processes.
• Support application releases, deployments, and post-production activities.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other development-related tasks as required.
  

Role Description

Software Developer (Android)

Experience:

5+ Years

Education:

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in software design discussions and analyze business/user requirements to define technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Follow software development best practices and SDLC processes.
• Support application releases, deployments, and post-production activities.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other development-related tasks as required.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Android mobile applications.
• Expertise in REST APIs, JSON, XML, SQL, and backend integrations.
• Experience with UPI and payment gateway integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Google Play Store deployment, publishing, and maintenance.
• Good understanding of Spring Boot, HTML5, and C++.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka is preferred.
• Understanding of software development methodologies and the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or payment applications is an added advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building secure, high-performance mobile applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and Agile development environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
  

Primary Technology Stack:

Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Material Design, UPI/Payments, REST APIs, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka.

Skills

Android, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka