Developer - Android - Chicago

Photon•United States,

8d•$33,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Android Developer to perform and implement daily operational activities impacting mid-level components of the technology and engineering functions. This role involves writing efficient and scalable Android code and scripts, designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications using modern frameworks, tools, and best practices in an Agile environment. The developer will contribute to deployment operations, including pre-release, upgrades, and production monitoring, ensuring application stability and performance. Key responsibilities include analyzing system requirements, participating in application design and architecture, evaluating compatibility with existing systems, building scalable mobile solutions, developing and maintaining web services integration (REST APIs), and providing recommendations for improvement. The role also involves managing sprint tasks, developing and supporting mobile applications and components, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Communication with stakeholders and contribution to development standards are also essential.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Android application development.
Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.
Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, etc.).
Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations.
Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP).
Experience with version control systems (Git).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release management.
Knowledge of performance optimization, memory management, and security practices in mobile apps.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

Perform and implement daily operational activities impacting mid-level components of the technology and engineering functions, including writing efficient and scalable Android code and scripts.
Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using modern frameworks, tools, and best practices in an Agile environment.
Contribute to deployment operations, including pre-release, upgrades, and production monitoring, ensuring application stability and performance.
Analyze system requirements and design documents to gain a comprehensive understanding of application functionality and translate them into technical solutions.
Participate in application design, architecture, and development, collaborating closely with architects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Evaluate compatibility of applications with existing APIs, backend systems, and mobile device environments.
Build scalable, high-performance, and reliable mobile solutions aligned with business and product goals.
Develop and maintain web services integration (REST APIs), ensuring seamless communication with backend systems.
Provide recommendations to improve application performance, UI/UX, and development processes.
Manage and update sprint tasks, JIRA tickets, and issue tracking, ensuring transparency in Agile workflows.
Develop, enhance, and support mobile applications, prototypes, and reusable components.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
Perform root cause analysis, document findings clearly, and implement long-term solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, backend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to share progress, risks, and updates.
Contribute to defining development processes, coding standards, and acceptance criteria.
Support the development of mobile development standards, protocols, and best practices.