Senior Android Developer

Description

Remote

Our client seeks a Senior Android Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of core Android applications. The role will collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to deliver scalable, high-performance, and user-friendly experiences. The developer will mentor junior and mid-level engineers and guide technical architecture decisions.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Design & Build: Develop advanced, resilient, and responsive Android applications from scratch or enhance existing large-scale codebases.
• Architecture: Own application architecture such as MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture and ensure adherence to SOLID principles and design patterns.
• API Integration: Integrate with RESTful APIs, JSON, WebSockets, and backend services.
• Optimization & Quality: Profile performance, address memory leaks, reduce crashes and ANRs, and implement unit and instrumentation tests using JUnit and Espresso.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Participate in Agile ceremonies, perform code reviews, and mentor team members.
• CI/CD & Deployment: Manage Git-based source control, contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines, and support Google Play Store release management.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ to 8+ years of professional mobile development experience focused on Android.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
• Extensive experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, Gradle, and modern UI frameworks including Jetpack Compose and Material Design.
• Experience with Retrofit, Room, SQLite, and asynchronous data handling.
• Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Preferred: Familiarity with financial or enterprise-scale applications.
• Preferred: Published apps on the Google Play Store.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.