Android Mobile Developer

KPG99 INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC is seeking an experienced Android developer to build and maintain mobile applications. You will translate wireframes into responsive layouts, implement robust features, and ensure app stability through testing.

You will work with backend services, Retrofit/RxJava, and modern Android architecture. Collaboration with product, design, and QA teams is essential for delivering high-quality apps.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Android app development with clean, maintainable code.
• Strong knowledge of Android architecture patterns (MVVM/MVP).
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain Android apps with clean, scalable code.
• Translate wireframes and designs into responsive layouts using ConstraintLayout/RecyclerView.
• Integrate backend services via REST APIs (Retrofit, RxJava).
• Conduct unit/instrumentation tests and fix issues to ensure stability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, UI/UX, backend, and QA teams.

Skills

Android SDK

Jetpack components

MVVM/MVP

REST APIs

Unit testing

UI/UX implementation

Performance optimization

Collaboration

Tools

Git

Retrofit

RxJava

ConstraintLayout

RecyclerView

Google Play publishing

Job description

• 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
• 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