Lead Android Developer

SEDHA CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Android Developer to architect, design, and develop scalable applications using Java/Kotlin. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Android development best practices. This position involves collaborating with project leads and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure coding standards are met.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Android development with a focus on Java/Kotlin and React Native.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Extensive understanding of Android SDK and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable Android applications using Java/Kotlin.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

React Native

Multithreading concepts

Thread synchronisation techniques

Background processing strategies

Agile methodologies

Tools

Jira

Git

Continuous integration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and maintainable Android applications using Java/Kotlin and the Android SDK.
• Collaborate with project leads and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and prioritise features.
• Establish best practices and coding standards for Android development, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and ensure that team members follow established coding practices and guidelines.
• Drive technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and provide solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Android development with a strong emphasis on Java/Kotlin and React Native programming language, with at least 8 years of relevant working experience.
• Exhibits strategic thinking and the ability to lead and manage complex projects effectively.
• Extensive experience in designing and developing complex Android applications, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK, architecture components, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of multithreading concepts, ensuring that the application UI is responsive while leveraging background threads for long running tasks.
• Strong understanding on thread synchronisation techniques.
• Experience in implementing efficient background processing strategies to minimise battery consumption, network usage.
• Experience in monitoring and analysing application performance metrics related to threading and background processing for optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira, Git, and continuous integration.