Android Developer

Simera; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in San Francisco is looking for an experienced Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of Java and Kotlin, and possess a background in developing applications for Android with a focus on performance and quality. Responsibilities include working in a collaborative environment with product managers and designers to implement features and ensuring that the applications are of high quality. This role is perfect for someone passionate about mobile technologies and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Android Developer with published apps in Google Play Store.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Understanding of Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Kotlin/Java.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android SDK

RESTful APIs

SQL and databases

Git

UI/UX design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Firebase

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile technologies, writes clean and efficient code, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and implement features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Kotlin/Java.
• Work with APIs and third-party libraries to integrate backend services.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and fix bugs, and continuously improve application performance.
• Stay up to date with new Android trends, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Android Developer with published apps in Google Play Store.
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android Studio, and development tools.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party libraries.
• Familiarity with Android UI/UX design principles and Material Design.
• Knowledge of databases (SQLite, Room) and offline storage solutions.
• Understanding of Git version control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Familiarity with Firebase (authentication, notifications, analytics).
• Exposure to cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native) is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.