Senior Android Developer

confidential; Salmiya; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Android Developer proficient in Kotlin and Jetpack libraries. You will design and maintain high-quality applications and collaborate with product teams to deliver seamless mobile experiences. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 3 years of experience in Android development. Familiarity with modern development practices and UI design in Jetpack Compose is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Android development using Kotlin.
• Proficient in Jetpack libraries.
• Experience or strong familiarity with Jetpack Compose.
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns such as MVVM or Clean Architecture.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications.
• Implement modern Android components using Jetpack libraries.
• Develop UI using Jetpack Compose.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

Android development using Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

RESTful APIs

Git version control

Agile development methodologies

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications in Kotlin
• Implement modern Android components using Jetpack libraries (e.g., Navigation, ViewModel, Room, LiveData)
• Apply best practices aligned with Modern Android Development (MAD) principles
• Develop UI using Jetpack Compose (experience is a must)
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless mobile experiences
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications through rigorous testing and code reviews
• Maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented code
• Stay current with emerging technologies and Android development trends

Skills

Qualifications

• Must be located in Kuwait
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Android development using Kotlin
• Proficient in Jetpack libraries and familiar with Modern Android Development principles
• Experience or strong familiarity with Jetpack Compose
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns such as MVVM or Clean Architecture
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, Git version control, and agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in using project management tools like Jira and confluance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the banking, fintech, or financial services sector
• Familiarity with mobile application security best practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Contributions to open-source Android projects or active GitHub portfolio