Android Developer

Astek Middle East; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Android Developer to design and implement scalable applications. The role requires strong expertise in Kotlin and Java with a focus on innovative solutions. Responsibilities include architecture design, performance optimization, and leading automation efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, along with relevant professional certifications. Join us to contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative environment!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Kotlin and Java, deep understanding of the Android SDK.
• Expertise in clean architecture and established design patterns.
• Proven experience managing multi-module Android projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex client requirements into modular Android application features.
• Architect and implement Android applications with clean architecture.
• Optimize applications using profiling tools for maximum performance.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Architectural patterns

RESTful APIs

WebSockets

Dependency Injection

Coroutines

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Professional certifications in Android development

Tools

Dagger

Firebase

Fastlane

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advanced Solution Design: Analyze complex client requirements and translate them into scalable, modular Android application features, emphasizing long-term maintainability and performance.
• Architecture & System Design: Architect and implement Android applications using clean architecture, multi-module project structures, and advanced design patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.).
• Performance & Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and resource efficiency using profiling tools and performance metrics.
• Artifact Management & Publishing: Manage multi-repository projects and oversee the creation, versioning, and publishing of reusable artifacts (e.g., libraries, SDKs) to internal or external repositories (Maven, JitPack).
• Socket & Real-Time Communication: Implement and maintain real-time communication features using WebSockets or other socket protocols, ensuring robust, low-latency data exchange.
• Automation & CI/CD: Lead automation initiatives using Fastlane and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable builds and deployments across multiple environments.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and drive best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Champion automated testing (unit, integration, and UI tests) and enforce a strong quality-first approach throughout development.

Technical Skills

• Core Languages: 5+ years of experience with Kotlin and Java, with deep understanding of the Android SDK.
• Architecture & Design Patterns: Expertise in clean architecture and established design patterns.
• Multi-Module Projects: Proven experience developing and managing multi-module Android projects, enabling modularization and dynamic feature delivery.
• Networking & Sockets: Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and handling real-time data streams efficiently.
• Dependency Injection: Advanced usage of Dagger, Hilt, or Koin for dependency management.
• Concurrency: Strong knowledge of Coroutines, Flow, and managing complex asynchronous operations.
• Artifact Management: Experience building, publishing, and maintaining reusable libraries and artifacts in private and public repositories (Maven, JitPack).
• Build Automation & CI/CD: Expertise in Fastlane for automation and experience managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git, GitFlow, and handling complex branching strategies.

Preferred Tools & Libraries

• Room, WorkManager, and Navigation Component for robust app architecture.
• Retrofit, OkHttp, and Moshi for network communication.
• Firebase services (Firestore, Cloud Messaging, Analytics) integration.
• Performance monitoring and optimization tools (e.g., LeakCanary, Firebase Performance).

Personal Skills

• Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex technical challenges with innovative solutions and foresight.
• Time Management & Prioritization: Skilled in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and mentorship.
• Passion for Excellence: Commitment to continuous learning and delivering top-tier solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Android development or related fields are a plus.