Android Mobile Developer

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking an Android Mobile Developer to design and implement features for our mobile applications. The role requires hands-on development with Kotlin/Java, and deep familiarity with Android SDK, Jetpack components, MVVM/MVP patterns, and modern mobile architectures.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver robust, scalable apps and publish updates to Google Play.

Qualifications

• 8–14 years of Android development experience.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack, and MVVM/MVP.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Familiarity with publishing apps to Google Play Store.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code to build new features and maintain existing Android apps.
• Translate wireframes, mockups, and design specifications into responsive layouts and widgets using ConstraintLayout and RecyclerView.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Jetpack

MVVM

MVP

Git

Play Store publishing

Tools

Retrofit

RxJava

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Android Mobile Developer

Employment Type: Full Time (Onsite)

Experience: 8 - 14 years

Location: PA, Pittsburgh, 15220

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.

Strong grasp of Android SDK, Jetpack components, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM/MVP).

Experience with version control systems like Git.

Familiarity with building and publishing apps to the Google Play Store

Roles & Responsibilities:

Application Development: Write clean, maintainable code to build new features and maintain existing Android apps.

UI/UX Implementation: Translate wireframes, mockups, and design specifications into responsive layouts and widgets using tools like Constraint Layout and RecyclerView. [1, 2]

API & Backend Integration: Connect applications to RESTful web services, JSON data sources, and third-party libraries (e.g., Retrofit, RxJava). [1, 2]

Testing & Debugging: Perform unit testing, instrumentation testing, and automated testing (e.g., JUnit, Espresso) to fix bugs and ensure app stability. [1, 2]

Performance Optimization: Monitor live app performance, reduce latency, eliminate memory leaks, and ensure security across different device models. [1]

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and QA testers