Senior Android Developer

NorthBay Solutions; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 669,600 - 1,339,200; Part time

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions is looking for an experienced Android Developer to work on developing high-quality keyboard applications on a short-term contract. You will leverage your expertise in Android input methods, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.

The role requires a strong background in developing custom keyboard apps, proficiency in Kotlin and Java, and a collaborative approach to work. This hybrid position is ideal for those with a passion for Android development and innovation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android keyboard applications.
• Optimize keyboard performance and user experience.
• Integrate APIs and third‑party libraries.

Skills

Android application development

Custom keyboard development

Kotlin

Java

Debugging

Performance optimization

Tools

Android SDK

Git

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.