Senior Android Developer

NorthBay Solutions LLC; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 12,427,617 - 21,748,329; Part time

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Android Developer for a short-term contract to develop and maintain custom keyboard applications. Candidates should have 5+ years in Android development, with expertise in performance optimization and input methods.

This position involves extensive work with Android Input Method Framework, APIs, and requires proficiency in Kotlin and Java. The role is hybrid based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Strong experience in developing Android keyboards / IME applications.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, Android lifecycle, UI components, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android keyboard applications using modern practices.
• Work extensively with Android Input Method Framework (IME).
• Optimize keyboard performance, responsiveness, and memory usage.

Skills

Android keyboard development

Kotlin

Java

UI components

APIs

Git

Problem-solving

Tools

Android SDK

Jetpack libraries

Job description

Position: Android Developer
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Location: Pakistan (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 2 Months
Timings: 5 pm - 2 am

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Android Developer with strong expertise in custom keyboard development to join our team for a short-term contract project. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience building, optimizing, and maintaining Android keyboard applications, with a strong understanding of Android input methods and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android keyboard applications using modern Android development practices.
• Work extensively with Android Input Method Framework (IME) and custom keyboard implementations.
• Develop features such as custom layouts, themes, language support, suggestions, autocorrection, and user interactions.
• Optimize keyboard performance, responsiveness, memory usage, and overall user experience.
• Integrate APIs, third‑party libraries, and backend services when required.
• Debug and resolve complex Android application issues.
• Ensure compatibility across different Android versions and device configurations.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions within project timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Strong experience in developing Android keyboards / IME applications.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, Android lifecycle, UI components, and performance optimization.
• Experience with custom views, UI rendering, and responsive layouts.
• Knowledge of Android security, permissions, and background processing.
• Experience working with APIs, Git, and modern Android development tools.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building keyboard apps similar to custom typing solutions, productivity keyboards, or language keyboards.
• Experience with multilingual keyboard support.
• Familiarity with Jetpack libraries and modern Android architecture patterns.
• Experience publishing and maintaining apps on Google Play Store.

We are looking for someone who can quickly understand the requirements and contribute effectively to the development of a high‑quality Android keyboard solution.