Android Developer

HiredBuddy; Fatih; Remote; TRY 3,257,000 - 4,509,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Equipment provided

Flexible hours

Home office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Team-building activities

Exposure to latest Android tech

Job summary

Hiredbuddy is seeking an entry-level Android Developer to join a distributed team, building Android apps with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose from anywhere in the US. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver clean, testable code and learn modern Android practices.

You'll gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, unit tests, MVVM/MVI patterns, and REST API integration, while benefiting from flexible hours and

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Android development experience (internships or personal projects count).
• Strong understanding of Kotlin and XML.
• Proficiency with Android Studio, SDK, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features for Android apps using Kotlin and Android Studio.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and ship functionality.
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code following modern Android best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve the codebase.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving beta and production issues.
• Contribute to MVVM/MVI architecture implementations and testing strategies.
• Use Jetpack Compose to build responsive UI components following Material Design guidelines.
• Work with RESTful APIs and integrate third-party libraries.
• Write unit tests and UI tests to ensure robustness.
• Engage in agile ceremonies and documentation sharing.

Skills

Kotlin

XML

Git

Android Studio

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Git

REST APIs

Job description

Join Hiredbuddy as an Entry-Level Android Developer and build the future of mobile experiences from anywhere in the US. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to create, iterate, and refine native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Ideal for motivated self-starters with foundational expertise in Android frameworks and a passion for clean, user-centric design.

Full Description

Role Overview

At Hiredbuddy, we're on a mission to redefine how people connect with professional opportunities. As an Android Developer, you'll be part of a agile, distributed team that delivers high-quality mobile solutions. This role is perfect for someone ready to launch their career in mobile development, working on real-world projects that impact users directly. You'll have the chance to learn from seasoned engineers, practice collaborative coding, and contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features for our Android applications using Kotlin and Android Studio.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and ship new functionality.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while following modern Android best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and continuously improve our codebase.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by users, including beta and production releases.
• Contribute to the implementation of architecture patterns such as MVVM or MVI.
• Use Jetpack Compose to build responsive UI components and ensure the apps adhere to Material Design guidelines.
• Work with RESTful APIs and integrate third-party libraries to enhance functionality.
• Write unit tests and UI tests to ensure the robustness of the application.
• Collaborate in an agile environment, attending stand-ups, retros, and sprint planning.
• Document and share knowledge to support peer learning.

Technical Environment

Our tech stack is continuously evolving, but here’s what we currently emphasize:

• Language: Kotlin (primary), with some legacy Java.
• UI: Jetpack Compose is our primary tool for building UI, but you'll also deal with XML layouts on maintenance projects.
• Architecture: MVVM with a single-activity approach, using ViewModel and LiveData/Flow.
• Networking: Retrofit and OkHttp.
• Database: Room.
• Version Control: Git and GitHub, with a strong emphasis on pull-request workflows.
• Testing: JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito.

We expect you to come in with a passion for to explore, not immediately profess, but you'll get plenty of support to ramp up.

Learning & Growth

We believe in continuous development. Your personal roadmap will include:

• Access to online courses and conference talks.
• Monthly 1:1s with our engineering lead to plan your career path.
• Pair programming and design review sessions.
• Annual budget for work-related books and certifications.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and learning journeys. If you don't meet every technical requirement on paper but you have a fire to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent self-study)
• 0-2 years of experience in Android development (internships or personal projects count)
• Good understanding of Kotlin and XML
• Basic familiarity with Android Studio, SDK, and version control (Git)
• Ability to write clean code with proper naming and documentation
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new tools and patterns
• Strong communication for asynchronous (remote) work

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Jetpack Compose
• Experience with REST APIs or backend integration
• Knowledge of mobile design patterns (MVP/MVVM)
• Any app published in the Google Play Store

Soft Skills

Excellent collaboration, methodical testing, and proactive communication.

• Fully remote work from a solid home office setup
• laptop, keyboard, and additional monitors provided after onboarding
• Flexible work hours and generous time-off policy
• Access to online learning platforms (Udemy, Pluralsight)
• Annual home office stipend and internet reimbursement
• Monthly virtual team-building and happy hours
• Exposure to the latest Android technologies