Senior Android Developer

Agensi Pekerjaan Penta Consultancy Sdn. Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Android Developer to work on exciting mobile projects. The candidate should have experience with Kotlin and a strong understanding of Android app development, including integration of RESTful APIs and following the MVVM architecture. The role involves automating UI interactions and participating in research and development tasks within the team. A proactive and problem-solving mindset is essential. Knowledge of Android custom ROMs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Android application development using Kotlin.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and MVVM architecture.
• Familiarity with Android OS and app lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Android applications.
• Automate UI interactions using Accessibility Services.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and follow MVVM architecture.
• Participate in R&D/PoC tasks on new Android frameworks.

Skills

Kotlin

Git commands

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

Android Studio

GitHub

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin.
• Automate UI interactions using Accessibility Services.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and follow the MVVM architecture.
• Participate in R&D/PoC tasks, exploring new frameworks and Android capabilities.
• Collaborate with team members to design, build, and deliver impactful mobile experiences.
• Knowledge/experience working using Git commands (git clone, pull, rebase, submitting PR/MR on GitHub, etc.).
• Experience working with Android Kotlin basic frameworks: Android OS and app lifecycle (companion object, activity task stack, etc.), RESTful API, MVVM.
• Interest and basic knowledge in custom ROMs and rooting, with processes involved (flashing ROM, bootloader, recovery, kernel, Magisk, etc.).
• Android Accessibility Services (rootInActiveWindow, performAction, onAccessibilityEvent, etc.).
• Android Kotlin Coroutines (basic delay).
• Good self‑resourcefulness and self‑initiative to complete R&D/PoC based tasks.
• Critical thinking/problem‑solving skills.

Good To Have

• Knowledge/understanding/prior experience of Android advanced components.
• Android Accessibility Services.
• Foreground services (keep app alive).
• WebSocket/SignalR or any stream‑based frameworks/services.
• Interest/knowledge on Android custom ROMs (flashing to bootloader, compiling, rooting, etc.).
• Knowledge/understanding of Android automated test frameworks (UiAutomator, instrumental APKs, etc.).
• Knowledge/up‑to‑date on new Android version releases and added changes/new limitations.