Senior Software Development Engineer - Android

Jio Star; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jio Star is searching for a Senior Software Development Engineer specialized in Android to develop and maintain foundational frameworks that enhance user experiences. Located in Bengaluru, you will work closely with a passionate team, focusing on app performance, stability, and innovative mobile solutions.

Your expertise in Android architecture, Kotlin/Java, and collaborative skills will be pivotal in driving product quality. Join us to play a critical role in elevating the user experience through technology at Jio Star.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Android application development.
• Strong technical background and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with distributed systems and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain foundational frameworks for Android.
• Write efficient and tested code for native mobile apps.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers.

Skills

Android mobile native applications development

Kotlin/Java

UI components & controls

Web Service Integration

Cloud technologies - AWS, GAE, Firebase

Analytics and location APIs

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

## Senior Software Development Engineer - AndroidApplylocations: Bengaluruposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10347**Job 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, Players team team is redefining how consumer experience video/playback media 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.**About Us:** Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. **Key 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 innovation**Skills and Attributes to success:*** Experience in Android mobile native applications development with sound understanding of Android Architecture, Framework, Android SDK, Kotlin/Java, Android Studio IDE* 4+ 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 ProviderGood 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 app**Preferred Education and experience:**Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 2-4 years of professional experience as an Android mobile developer with hands-on experience on Java/Kotlin. JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.