Android Developer - Java/Kotlin

Key Responsibilities : - Technical Leadership : Drive the technical vision for our Android applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and clean code architecture.- Feature Development : Architect, build, and maintain high-quality features using modern Android technologies and tools.- Team Guidance & Mentorship : Lead, mentor, and foster the growth of agile engineering teams. Conduct constructive code reviews and promote a culture of continuous learning.- Architecture & Optimization : Maintain and scale modern architectures (MVVM), while aggressively optimizing app performance, memory usage, and battery consumption.- CI/CD & Automation : Own and optimize the mobile CI/CD pipeline to ensure seamless, automated testing, building, and deployment processes.- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Backend Engineers to define product requirements and deliver optimal user experiences.Required Skills & Qualifications : - Core Languages : Deep expertise and production experience with Kotlin and Java.- Modern UI Frameworks : Strong proficiency in Jetpack Compose for building declarative, dynamic user interfaces.- Android Ecosystem : Mastery of the Android SDK, core design principles, and material design guidelines.- Architecture : In-depth understanding of MVVM architecture, dependency injection (e.g., Hilt/Dagger), and asynchronous programming (Coroutines/Flow).- Networking & Data : Robust experience integrating with REST APIs and managing local storage/caching strategies.- DevOps & Performance : Proven track record implementing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins) and using profiling tools for Performance Optimization.- Leadership Experience : Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, managing deliverables, and mentoring junior/mid-level developers.Nice-to-Have (Optional) : - Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP).- Familiarity with reactive programming or functional programming concepts.- Experience publishing and managing apps on the Google Play Store. (ref:hirist.tech)