Android Software Engineer

Objective Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Objective Partners in New York, NY is seeking a Mobile Software Engineer – Android to build consumer-facing mobile solutions and strengthen real-world community engagement. You will champion modern Android architecture and deliver performant features across Kotlin/Java stacks.

Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to ship features from concept to deployment. You will optimize native Android apps, review code, and ensure accessibility and testing best practices across devices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years shipping native Android apps.
• Proficient in Kotlin and Java.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and Android frameworks.
• Publications to Google Play and app maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Author scalable code using Kotlin/Java across the full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to ship features.
• Build and optimize native Android apps for responsiveness and stability.
• Lead technical planning, code reviews, and architecture refinement.
• Diagnose performance issues across devices and configurations.
• Incorporate accessibility and user-centric design in releases.
• Stay current with Android SDKs and tooling.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Jetpack Compose

RESTful APIs

Android architecture

Google Play publishing

Testing methodologies

Tools

Android Studio

Google Play Console

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Software Engineer – Android

Location: New York, NY Metro Area (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract

About The Opportunity

Are you eager to build consumer-facing mobile solutions that strengthen real-world community engagement? We are seeking an experienced Android Engineer to craft high-impact mobile applications that bridge communication across multiple user groups. In this role, you will champion modern Android architecture, delivering performant, reliable features that directly enhance daily collaboration for end users.

Responsibilities

• Author scalable, maintainable codebase structures using Kotlin and Java throughout the complete software lifecycle.


• Partner with cross-functional product, design, and backend engineering teams to bring features from initial vision through deployment.


• Build, maintain, and optimize native Android applications to guarantee top-tier responsiveness and operational stability.


• Conduct thorough code reviews, lead technical planning, and refine existing application architectures.


• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks across diverse hardware configurations.


• Champion inclusive product development by integrating accessibility and user-centric design principles into every release.


• Stay aligned with modern Android SDK tools, updates, and mobile development industry standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on professional software engineering experience shipping native Android applications.


• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or both development languages.


• Practical background working with Jetpack Compose and standard Android development frameworks.


• Proven track record integrating mobile clients with RESTful APIs alongside backend engineering teams.


• Sound knowledge of modern mobile architectural patterns, performance optimization, and mobile testing methodologies.


• Demonstrated history of publishing and maintaining live applications on the Google Play Store.


• Excellent collaborative mindset and strong oral/written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engineering mobile platforms that serve distinct simultaneous user personas (such as administrative and end-consumer audiences).


• Understanding of digital accessibility standards and designing tools for varied demographic needs.


• Professional exposure to educational technology, mission-driven organizations, or non-profit software ecosystems.


• Technical familiarity implementing background push services, offline-first data synchronization, or multi-tenant user accounts.


• Experience maintaining compatibility across wide-ranging Android operating system versions and form factors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation package reflective of experience level.


• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.