Sr. Android Developer

Job Description
We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code 


• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code 


• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application 


• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs 


• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization 

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes 


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services 


• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices 


• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning 


• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch” 


• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers 


• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks 


• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements 


• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications 


• A knack for benchmarking and optimization 


• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines 


• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git 


• Familiarity with continuous integration