Junior Android Developer for Feature Development
Summary : We are seeking a dedicated Junior Android Developer to join our growing remote engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Android features, collaborating closely with designers, QA, and team leads while following modern Android development standards. Key Responsibilities : - Complete assigned development tasks within sprint timelines and commitments. - Attend daily stand-up (DSM), sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives. - Collaborate with QA to reproduce, debug, and resolve bugs efficiently. - Coordinate with UI/UX designers for screen flow clarifications. -Review requirements thoroughly before starting development. Application Development - Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications. - Implement UI using Material Design principles via XML or Jetpack Compose. - Ensure app performance, responsiveness, and compatibility across devices and Android versions. Continuous Improvement - Stay updated with modern Android frameworks and Google I/O updates. - Refactor legacy code and adopt new technologies where beneficial Testing & Debugging - Write and maintain unit tests and UI tests. - Debug using Android Studio tools and Logcat. Performance Optimization - Identify and fix memory leaks, ANRs, crashes, and performance bottlenecks. - Optimize network usage, battery consumption, and app load time. API & Backend Integration - Integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party SDKs using Retrofit/OkHttp. Ideal Candidate : - Strong understanding of Android fundamentals: Activities, Fragments, lifecycle, navigation, permissions, background tasks. - Good knowledge of REST API integration, JSON handling, caching, and secure API calls. - Familiar with Jetpack Compose or XML layouts. - Solid Git skills and familiarity with Gradle (including KTS). - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication, punctuality, and interpersonal skills. Tools & Platforms - Development: Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, XML - Testing: Android Emulator, Android Device, Logcat - Version Control: Git/GitHub - Collaboration: Slack, MS Teams, Monday.com Apply tot his job