Senior Android Software Engineer

Uplers; Chennai District; Remote; INR 1,674,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology hiring partner is seeking an experienced Android Developer with over 5 years of experience in Kotlin and Android development. The candidate will work on a live-streaming product, collaborating with diverse teams in a remote setting. Responsibilities include designing high-quality applications, writing clean code, and participating in code reviews. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proficiency in various tools like Retrofit and Glide. This is a full-time contract opportunity in Chennai.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience with XML layouts and Jetpack Compose.
• Experience with reactive programming (RxJava 2, RxKotlin).
• Strong knowledge in using source control (Git).
• Solid understanding of clean code and software design principles.
• Good knowledge of dependency management using Hilt.
• Experience with reactive programming (RxKotlin, RxJava 2).
• Experience with Kotlin Coroutines.
• Familiarity with Room, Retrofit, Glide, and Timber.
• RESTful APIs and third-party SDK integrations.
• Experience writing unit tests and UI tests.
• Strong knowledge in using Git.
• Strong communication skills in English for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams.
• Write clean and testable code.
• Identify and resolve performance issues.
• Participate in architecture decisions and code reviews.
• Keep up with new tech and capabilities and seek high quality.
• Participate in architecture decisions and code reviews.
• Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Give and receive feedback.
• Do peer code reviews.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

XML layouts

Jetpack Compose

RxJava 2

RxKotlin

RESTful APIs

Git

Retrofit

Glide

Timber

RESTful APIs

Third-party SDKs

Unit tests

UI tests

Git

English communication

Tools

Retrofit

Glide

Hilt

Room

Timber

Job description

Experience: 5.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period: 15 Days

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full Time Contract for 6 Months (40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - BE)

What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required:

Glide, Hilt, Kotlin Coroutines, mobile video streaming, Retrofit, Room, third-party SDK integrations, Timber, UI tests, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, Restful APIs, RxJava 2, Rxkotlin, unit tests, Xml layouts, Git

BE is Looking for:

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications of a live-streaming product
• Work in a multicultural environment with teams in multiple geographical locations
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Keep up with new tech and capabilities and seek for high quality
• Participate in architecture decisions and code reviews
• Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues
• Give and receive feedback
• Do peer code reviews

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin
• Hands-on experience with XML layouts, View Binding, and Jetpack Compose
• Solid understanding of clean code and software design principles
• Good knowledge of dependency management using Hilt
• Experience with reactive programming (RxKotlin, RxJava 2)
• Experience with Kotlin Coroutines
• Familiarity with popular frameworks such as Room, Retrofit, Glide, and Timber
• Practical experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party SDK integrations
• Experience writing unit tests and UI tests
• Strong knowledge in using source control (Git)
• Strong communication skills in English is a must for being able to collaborate with remote team members

Advantages

• Experience in mobile video streaming is a plus

How to apply for this opportunity

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• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!

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