About the role
In the evolving landscape of mobile technology, the Android Developer acts as the architect of digital experience, expertly wielding tools like Kotlin and Android SDK. Collaborating with UI/UX designers, back-end engineers, and product managers, they craft applications that combine robust performance with intuitive design. Navigating the idiosyncrasies of various Android devices and operating system versions, they ensure a universal, compelling user experience. Through iterative development and rigorous testing, they fine-tune both functionality and aesthetic elements to meet users' evolving needs. In essence, the Android Developer is a hybrid of engineer and storyteller, translating human needs into technological solutions.
Responsibilities
Code Development: Write clean, efficient Kotlin code for Android applications, focusing on usability and performance.
Architecture Design: Collaborate on architectural decisions to ensure scalable and maintainable app development.
Debugging: Identify and fix application defects to enhance user experience and application reliability.
Unit Testing: Create and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
API Integration: Incorporate third-party APIs to extend application capabilities and enhance user features.
Performance Optimization: Utilize best practices to improve app speed, efficiency, and resource us
Collaboration: Work alongside UI/UX designers, back-end developers, and product managers to deliver cohesive products.
Documentation: Keep clear and concise records of codebase and feature implementations for future reference.
Continuous Integration: Use CI/CD pipelines for seamless testing and deployment of application updates.
Security Compliance: Follow industry standards to ensure data privacy and application security.
Requirements
Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is often required.
Kotlin Proficiency: Basic understanding of Kotlin language fundamentals, including syntax, data types, and control structures.
Android Basics: Familiarity with Android Studio and the Android SDK, along with a basic understanding of Android architecture components like Activities, Fragments, and Intents.
Version Control: Basic knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git, for tracking changes and collaborating with other developers.
Understanding of OOP: Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues, think critically, and develop effective solutions.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities for team collaboration and effective documentation.
UI/UX Awareness: Basic understanding of user interface and user experience principles, including how to build a visually appealing and intuitive app.
RESTful APIs: A beginner's knowledge of RESTful API interaction to connect Android applications to back-end services.
Learning Agility: Willingness to quickly adapt and learn new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in Kotlin and Android development.
Ability to utilise the power of Data Structures & Algorithms to optimise the code