Android Developer

Specialist Staffing Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is compiling a database of Android developers for contract opportunities in New York. These roles involve building and maintaining Android applications with modern practices, focusing on code quality, UX and scalable architecture.

This advert is for registering interest in future contract opportunities in New York; it is not a live vacancy. Typical daily rates apply, and opportunities extend across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Android app development experience.
• Strong Kotlin and/or Java proficiency.
• Experience with Android SDK, Jetpack components and related tools.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent.
• Meta Front-End Developer Certificate or mobile development certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Android apps using Kotlin and Java.
• Write clean, well-documented code following established architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers and backend engineers to translate requirements into features.
• Participate in code reviews and improve code quality standards.
• Test apps to identify bugs, performance issues and compatibility.
• Stay current with Android platform updates and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to scalable, maintainable application architecture.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Git

Android SDK

Jetpack

OO programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Meta Front-End Developer Certificate or mobile dev cert

Tools

Android Studio

Jetpack Compose

REST APIs

Job description

We are looking to add Android developers to our database for contract opportunities in New York. These roles would typically involve building and maintaining Android applications using modern development practices, with a focus on code quality, user experience and scalable architecture. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Android Developer contract roles based in New York, New York. Roles of this type may involve developing, testing and optimizing Android applications for mobile platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features that meet user needs and business objectives. You could work on projects spanning different industries and scales, contributing your expertise to applications that reach diverse user bases.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: New York, New York, United States
• Type: Contract
• Full-time
• Rate: $560 - $800 per day
• Domain: Mobile application development
• Android ecosystem

What You Would Do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Developing and maintaining Android applications using Kotlin and Java
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code that follows established architectural patterns
• Collaborating with designers, product managers and backend engineers to translate requirements into functional features
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to improving code quality standards across the team
• Testing applications to identify and resolve bugs, performance issues and compatibility problems
• Staying current with Android platform updates, best practices and emerging technologies
• Contributing to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable application architecture

What You Could Bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• 2-5 years of professional experience developing Android applications
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java
• Experience with Android development tools, frameworks and libraries (Android SDK, Jetpack components, etc.)
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns and software architecture principles
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Meta Front-End Developer Certificate or equivalent mobile development certification

Nice-to-have experience includes

• Experience with Jetpack Compose or other modern Android UI frameworks
• Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration
• Understanding of mobile app performance optimization and memory management
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Contributions to open-source Android projects

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to work on diverse Android applications across different domains and user bases
• Exposure to modern development practices, architectural patterns and emerging technologies
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams
• Potential for skill development in specialized areas such as performance optimization, architecture design or emerging frameworks
• Flexibility and the ability to work on contract-based engagements that align with your career goals
• Competitive daily rate reflecting your experience and expertise
• Engagement with a supportive technical community focused on code quality and continuous improvement

About Specialist Staffing Group

Specialist Staffing Group connects talented technology professionals with leading organizations across North America. We focus on identifying individuals who are passionate about software development and matching them with contract and permanent opportunities that accelerate their careers. Our network spans software engineering, data science, cloud architecture and emerging technology domains.