Senior Android Developer Job in Localcircles

Senior Android Developer

The position

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead and own the development of the LocalCircles Android application.
• Work closely with the Technology and product lead in developing and implementing product features on the android App.
• Managing the overall architecture of the app including network layouts, configurations and performance. Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Co-ordinate with the QA and product lead to identify bug and issue fixing and improving the overall application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency and enhance user experience
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features as and when required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of software development experience, ideally using Java or Python.
• Have experience in publishing an Android app from scratch, minimum 2 app published on Play store
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and development for multiple resolution displays.
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git and of multi-threaded interface design, XML, JSON parsing and data serialization
• Investigates, defines and resolves complex problems. Act as expert with respect to any technology issues. Have a knack to define and develop POC.
• Good to have experience in developing apps on Phonegap, Cordova
• Experience working with automation tools (Build/Deployment/test)
• Ability to handle large amounts of data and phenomenal debugging principles and perseverance.

Other Attributes:

• Detailed orientated with excellent problem solving and problem-identifying skills.
• Ability to chase tight deadlines and respond to changing business requirement
• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution
• Aptitude to multi-task under pressure and work independently or as a member of a team
• Is highly motivated, positive and possess ability to prioritize when under pressure

The position will be based at our Noida, India office.