Sr. Android Developer

Data for Public Good; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Data for Public Good in India seeks an experienced Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain robust mobile applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate APIs, and optimize performance while staying current with Android trends.

The ideal candidate has strong Kotlin/Java skills, expertise with Android Studio, and solid experience with RESTful APIs and databases. You will mentor juniors, contribute to architecture decisions, and manage releases on the Play

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Android development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong Kotlin and Java with MVVM/MVI and Jetpack components.
• Experience with Android Studio, APIs, and database tech (Room/SQLite).
• Familiar with CI/CD and Play Store release processes.
• Solid understanding of Material Design and responsive layouts.
• Excellent problem solving and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build complex Android features.
• Lead technical design discussions and decisions.
• Write clean, testable code and review peers' work.
• Integrate APIs, databases, and third-party SDKs.
• Profile and optimize performance, memory, and battery usage.
• Mentor junior developers and support their growth.
• Manage app releases and Play Store deployment.
• Write unit and UI tests and support QA.

Skills

Kotlin/Java proficiency

MVVM/MVI architecture

Jetpack components

Android Studio proficiency

REST APIs

Git version control

UI/UX design principles

Problem solving & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Room/SQLite

Firebase or similar backend services

Git

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality mobile apps. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate APIs, optimize performance, and stay current with Android trends. Strong Kotlin/Java skills, Android Studio expertise, and API/database experience are essential.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in Android development.
• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or a related field.
• Programming: Strong skills in Kotlin and Java; solid understanding of MVVM/MVI architecture and Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, Compose).
• Tools: Advanced proficiency with Android Studio, Android SDK, and version control (Git).
• APIs & Databases: Experience with RESTful APIs, Room/SQLite, and Firebase or similar backend services.
• CI/CD & Release: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Play Store release/deployment processes.
• UI/UX: Strong understanding of Android design principles, Material Design, and responsive layouts.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, mentoring, teamworfark, and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build complex, high-quality features for Android applications.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Write clean, reusable, well-tested code; review peers’ code for quality and standards.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, databases, and third-party SDKs.
• Profile and optimize app performance, memory usage, and battery consumption.
• Mentor junior developers and support their technical growth.
• Manage app releases, versioning, and Play Store deployment.
• Write unit and UI tests, and support QA in identifying and resolving defects.