Java Developer – Android App Development

Kanini Software Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company located in Nashville seeks a Lead Java Developer with expertise in Android application development. You will design and maintain high-quality mobile applications using Java and collaborate closely with product teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java, Android SDK, Spring Boot, and Kafka, and a solid understanding of mobile architecture and Agile practices. Join us to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android mobile applications using Java.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend teams.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to development standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders and participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Java

Android Application Development

Spring Boot

Kafka

REST APIs

Mobile Architecture Patterns

SQLite

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Android SDK

Android Studio

Gradle

Job description

Overview

Lead Java Developer with strong Android application development experience to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, Android SDK, and backend integrations using Spring Boot and Kafka, along with a solid understanding of modern mobile architecture and Agile delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android mobile applications using Java, with backend integration using Spring Boot and Kafka
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend teams to define and implement application features
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following industry best practices and coding standards
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and responsiveness
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application and production issues
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards
• Support application deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance
• Work closely with stakeholders and actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java
• Extensive experience in Android Application Development
• Proficiency with Android SDK, Android Studio, and Gradle
• Experience working with Spring Boot and Kafka for backend/messaging integration
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, and XML
• Knowledge of mobile architecture patterns: MVVM / MVP / MVC
• Experience with SQLite, Room, or other mobile databases
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Strong understanding of mobile application security and performance optimization

Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kotlin
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for mobile application development
• Experience with Firebase, push notifications, and mobile analytics
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP or Azure
• Experience publishing applications to the Google Play Store
• Healthcare domain experience is a strong plus

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience working in client-facing roles is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Kanini Software Solutions, Inc. does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, family status, disability status, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity. If you have a disability, please let us know if there is anything we can do to improve the interview process for you; we’re happy to accommodate.