Software Engineer III - Android Platform

TheCodingShef; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCodingShef is hiring a Software Engineer III - Android in Mumbai. This role sits in a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on building high-performance Android applications for millions of users.

You will shape architecture, mentor teammates, and collaborate with product and backend teams to deliver robust features. You should bring 5–8 years of mobile development experience with Kotlin/Java, Android SDK, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in building production-grade Android apps using Kotlin and Java.
• Experience with NDK/C++ for performance-critical tasks.
• Strong understanding of Android architecture and memory management.
• Experience integrating REST/GraphQL APIs and automated testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex mobile features using Kotlin and the Android SDK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship new features.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Optimize performance and memory usage for a smooth user experience.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

NDK/C++

REST/GraphQL

Android Architecture

Multithreading

Code Reviews

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Job description

# Software Engineer III - Android PlatformHiringBlazeMumbaiHybridSeniorPosted 3d agoApply on employer siteYou apply on the employer's own page. Never pay to apply for a job.## About the roleKotlinJavaNDK / C++REST / GraphQLAOSP / Platform\\*Role Overview:\\*As a Software Engineer III (Android), you will serve as a technical anchor within our mobile engineering team in Mumbai, driving the development of high-performance, scalable applications that serve millions of users. You will work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to translate complex business requirements into seamless mobile experiences.Your day-to-day involves architecting robust features, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring our codebase remains at the cutting edge of Android technology.By maintaining high standards of code quality and system performance, you will directly influence our product's reliability and user retention, playing a pivotal role in our companys growth trajectory.\\*Key Responsibilities:\\*- Architect and implement complex mobile features using Kotlin and the Android SDK to ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features that align with our long-term product roadmap.- Optimize application performance and memory management by leveraging advanced multithreading techniques and Android Framework internals.- Conduct rigorous code reviews and establish best practices for mobile app architecture to maintain a clean, testable, and scalable codebase.- Integrate complex RESTful APIs to ensure seamless data synchronization between the mobile client and backend services.- Drive the adoption of automated mobile testing frameworks to reduce regression cycles and improve overall release stability.- Mentor team members on advanced Android development patterns and provide technical guidance on complex problem-solving tasks.\\*Required Skillset:\\*- Demonstrated mastery in building production-grade Android applications using Kotlin and Java, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK and Framework.- Proven ability to design scalable mobile app architecture that supports modularity and long-term maintainability.- Strong command over Data Structures and Algorithms to optimize application performance and resource utilization.- Expertise in utilizing Android Studio and Git for efficient development workflows and version control within a collaborative team environment.- Proficient in implementing multithreading and background processing to ensure fluid UI performance.- Experience with Android NDK for performance-critical tasks and low-level system integration.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and lead technical discussions.- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Mumbai, demonstrating high adaptability to changing project priorities.- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field, backed by 5-8 years of hands-on experience in the mobile domain.