Senior Android Sdk Developer

Nielsen; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media insights provider is seeking a Senior Android Developer in Gurugram, India. This role requires a developer with over 6 years of experience to build and maintain SDKs for Android devices. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Java and Kotlin, familiar with Agile methodologies, and have strong troubleshooting skills. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality digital solutions. This position offers a chance to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Android development.
• Minimum 5 years Java/J2EE + 1 year Kotlin experience.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and build SDK features for the Android platform.
• Ensure performance and quality of the SDK.
• Collaborate with the team on new features.
• Identify and fix bottlenecks in the system.
• Maintain code quality and organization.

Skills

Proficient with Java

Proficient with Kotlin

Understanding of Android Design principles

Strong troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with Gitlab and Github

Tools

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

JIRA

Job description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

• We are looking for a senior Android developer with 6+ years of experience, responsible for the development and maintenance of digital SDK integrated in publisher apps aimed at a range of Android devices including mobile phones, tablets and TVs. Your primary focus will be development of Android sdk features for audience measurement and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, advanced design, and the creation of quality products is essential.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and build sdk(library project) features and in-house sample apps for the Android platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the sdk
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about writing clean, well organized, and production-ready code

Skills

• Proficient with Java and Kotlin (minimum 5 years Java/J2EE + 1 year Kotlin experience is must)
• Experience of working with Android framework, third-party libraries, and APIs
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Understanding of Android Design principles and interface guidelines
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills to investigate crashes in production
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools such as profiler
• Knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Gitlab and Github
• Familiarity with continuous integration with Jenkins
• Experience using dependencies managers like Gradle and Maven
• Experience with native player components is preferred
• Solid understanding of the Agile/SCRUM SDLC using ALM tools such as JIRA
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements