Android Lead

Job Description : About Kadel Labs : Kadel Labs is a leading IT services company delivering top-quality technology solutions since 2017, focused on enhancing business operations and productivity through tailored, scalable, and future-ready solutions. With deep domain expertise and a commitment to innovation, we help businesses stay ahead of technological trends. As a CMMI Level 3 and ISO 27001 : 2022 certified company, we ensure best-in-class process maturity and information security, enabling organizations to achieve their digital transformation goals with confidence and efficiency.Job Title : Lead Engineer Contract-AndroidLocation : Bhopal Experience Required : 7+ yearsAbout the role : We are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer with strong expertise in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, XML-based UI development, and Clean Architecture. The ideal candidate will build secure, scalable, and high performing Android applications while upholding engineering best practices and quality standards.Key Responsibilities : - Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, and XML UI frameworks.- Apply Clean Architecture for modular, scalable, and maintainable codebases.- Integrate RESTful APIs, WebSockets, third-party libraries, and networking tools like Retrofit.- Utilize architecture components : MVVM, LiveData, ViewModel, and Jetpack libraries.- Work extensively with Kotlin Coroutines and StateFlow for asynchronous and reactive state management.- Implement background services, push notifications, offline capabilities, and performance optimization techniques.- Manage Google Play Store releases including signing, versioning, and rollout strategies.- Work with Firebase (Messaging, Crashlytics, Analytics).- Use Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and manage automated build & deployment processes.- Integrate authentication through Azure AD B2C where required.- Write clean, maintainable, and secure code following Android best practices.- Utilize Git for version control, branching, merging, and pull requests.- Implement code obfuscation and optimization using R8 / ProGuard.- Integrate Google Maps or other mapping SDKs.- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices across the team.Required Skills & Qualifications : - Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java.- Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose (required).- Solid expertise in XML-based UI development.- Strong understanding of Clean Architecture (must-have).- Expertise in Kotlin Coroutines and StateFlow.- Experience with dependency injection frameworks like Dagger/Hilt.- Skilled in integrating REST APIs, WebSockets, and Retrofit.- Familiarity with Firebase suite and its components.- Experience with Azure DevOps, pipelines, and authentication (Azure AD B2C).- Knowledge of Google Play Store deployment processes.- Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving abilities.- Experience with R8 / ProGuard for obfuscation and code optimization.- Proficiency with Git and collaborative version control workflows.- Knowledge of Android security best practices, including secure data storage, encryption, and safe handling of tokens/API keys.Preferred Qualifications : - Experience with multi-module architecture or enterprise-scale applications.- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies (ref:hirist.tech)