Android Engineer | Plano/Columbus, US

Role Overview We are looking for an Advanced Android Developer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with modern Android development, scalable application architecture, performance optimization, and integration with enterprise backend services and APIs. Key Responsibilities · Design, develop, test, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks. · Build scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications aligned with business and technical requirements. · Implement modern Android architecture using MVVM/MVI, Clean Architecture, Repository patterns, and dependency injection. · Develop responsive and reusable UI components using Jetpack Compose and/or XML-based layouts. · Integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, authentication services, third-party SDKs, and backend systems. · Work with asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines, Flow, and reactive programming concepts. · Implement local data persistence using Room, SQLite, DataStore, or equivalent technologies. · Optimize application performance, memory usage, battery consumption, network utilization, and startup time. · Implement secure coding practices, including authentication, authorization, secure data storage, encryption, and API security. · Write unit, integration, and UI tests using frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, and Compose UI testing. · Troubleshoot complex production issues using debugging, logging, crash analytics, and performance-monitoring tools. · Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Backend Engineers, QA Engineers, Architects, and other stakeholders. · Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards, architecture decisions, and technical documentation. · Support CI/CD pipelines and automated build, testing, and deployment processes for Android applications. · Mentor junior and mid-level developers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices. Required Skills & Experience · 5+ years of professional Android development experience. · Strong proficiency in Kotlin and solid knowledge of Java. · Strong experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, Jetpack libraries, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android development practices. · Strong understanding of Android application architecture, including MVVM/MVI and Clean Architecture. · Hands-on experience with Kotlin Coroutines, Flow, and dependency injection such as Hilt/Dagger. · Strong experience consuming REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, and integrating backend services. · Experience with local databases such as Room/SQLite. · Strong understanding of Android lifecycle, threading, memory management, and performance optimization. · Experience with automated testing and debugging of Android applications. · Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Gradle, and modern software development practices. · Strong understanding of mobile application security and secure coding practices. · Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills · Experience with Jetpack Compose and Material Design. · Experience with Firebase, push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting. · Experience with GraphQL and real-time communication technologies. · Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. · Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities or GenAI/Agentic AI features into mobile applications. · Familiarity with mobile observability, application performance monitoring, and security tooling. · Experience publishing and managing applications through Google Play Console. · Knowledge of accessibility, internationalization, and mobile UX best practices. Education · Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Core Competencies · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. · Excellent understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns. · Ability to independently analyze complex technical problems and deliver scalable solutions. · Strong communication and collaboration skills. · Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, enterprise engineering environment. · Strong ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to code quality. Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 42,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 147,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.