Senior Software Development Engineer

TheCodingShef; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Software Development Engineer – Android at JioStar leads the development of high-quality Android apps and core frameworks. You will craft performant features, participate in code reviews, and help scale mobile development across teams.

Optimal candidates have 4–7 years of Android experience, with strong Kotlin/Java skills and familiarity with Jetpack Compose and REST APIs. The role is onsite in Bangalore, offering a full-time position and opportunities to work with cutting-edge mobile

Qualifications

• Experience in Android native app development with strong knowledge of Android Architecture, SDK, Kotlin/Java.
• Hands-on experience delivering native mobile apps with high performance and stability.
• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose and Android UI components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain foundational Android frameworks and shared components.
• Write high-quality, tested code for native apps and participate in code reviews.
• Define and improve engineering standards and codebase consistency.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin/Java

Jetpack Compose

REST/JSON API integration

Mobile performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Firebase

AWS

Job description

## About the roleKotlinJavaJetpack ComposeFirebaseAOSP / PlatformREST / GraphQLJob Title: Senior Software Development Engineer - Android, CricinfoDepartment, Level: CricInfo, X22Location: Onsite, BangaloreWork Type: Full timeJob Summary: As a Senior Software Development Engineer – Android, you will be responsible for crafting performant and resilient Android applications, coupled with Android frameworks and APIs, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.You will play a critical role in improving app performance and stability while shipping core capabilities that enhance the foundational platform. If you are a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to innovate in the mobile space, we want to hear from you!About the team: At JioHotstar, The CricInfo, Fandom & Sports team is redefining how fans experience sports. We blend rich stats, social features, and fandom layers to go beyond passive viewing—making Hotstar a destination for passionate sports communities. Whether it's live match stats, fan polls, or community hubs, we are creating the next evolution of connected sports experiences.Reporting To: Engineering ManagerKey responsibilities:● Develop and maintain foundational frameworks and shared components for Android● Write high-quality, efficient, and tested code for native mobile apps and actively participate in code reviews● Define and improve engineering standards and codebase consistency.● Take ownership of scaling mobile app development across Engineering, providing valuable insights to refine processes and tools, supporting additional contributors in architecture and code● Take ownership of end-to-end product quality, from developing and designing to maintaining core app frameworks, ensuring reliability and user satisfaction. ● Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers.● Create prototypes of new ideas and explore emerging technologies at the forefront of mobile technology.● Optimize app performance and stability.● Mind app performance metrics to draw conclusions and drive change● Additionally, contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts by crafting insightful blogs at the forefront of mobile innovationSkills and attributes for success:● Experience in Android mobile native applications development with sound understanding of Android Architecture, Framework, Android SDK, Kotlin/Java, Android Studio IDE● 3+ years of solving low-level design problems in distributed systems● Expert in UI components & controls; Jetpack Compose, Action Bars, Widgets, Fragments etc● Expert in basic components of Android: Activity, Services, Intent, Broadcast Receiver, Content Provider● Good working experience on Web Service Integration ( REST, JSON) & cloud technologies - AWS, GAE, Firebase● Experience in using analytics, location and social APIs, MDM, payment gateway, SMS gateway, media content transcoding and cloud integration, APM tools● Should have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software● Deep understanding of performance metrics and improvement strategies for the appPreferred education and experience: Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 4-7 years of professional experience as an Android mobile developer with hands-on experience on Java/KotlinAbout Us:Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining t...