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symplr

Staff Software Engineer – Android Development

symplr
India · Full-time · Mid-Senior

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer – Android Development with expertise in both legacy Java-based Android applications and modern Kotlin development. Should have a strong background in migrating legacy applications, optimizing performance, and leading architectural improvements. In this role, you will define technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in our Android applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead the modernization of legacy Android applications by migrating Java-based codebases to Kotlin and Jetpack components.
  • Define and implement best practices for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Android applications.
  • Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to develop high-quality mobile experiences.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Android engineers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and modern development practices.
  • Optimize app performance, memory management, and battery efficiency.
  • Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and system-wide optimizations to enhance reliability and scalability.
  • Implement unit testing, UI testing, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high code quality.
  • Ensure compliance with Google Play Store guidelines, security best practices, and accessibility standards.
  • Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, Jetpack libraries, and Google Play policies to drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Android development with strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
  • Deep understanding of Android SDK, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack libraries.
  • Proven experience migrating legacy Java-based Android applications to modern Kotlin-based architectures.
  • Expertise in UI development using XML layouts, Jetpack Compose (preferred), and Material Design guidelines.
  • Strong knowledge of multithreading (Coroutines, RxJava), memory management, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and offline storage mechanisms.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools, dependency injection (Dagger/Hilt), and build systems (Gradle, Kotlin DSL).
  • Hands-on experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), UI testing (Espresso), and debugging tools (Android Profiler, Logcat).
  • Familiarity with version control (Git, GitHub, or GitLab) and Agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills Required

  • Lead the modernization of legacy Android applications by migrating Java-based codebases to Kotlin and Jetpack components.
  • Define and implement best practices for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Android applications.
  • Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to develop high-quality mobile experiences.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Android engineers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and modern development practices.
  • Optimize app performance, memory management, and battery efficiency.
  • Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and system-wide optimizations to enhance reliability and scalability.
  • Implement unit testing, UI testing, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high code quality.
  • Ensure compliance with Google Play Store guidelines, security best practices, and accessibility standards.
  • Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, Jetpack libraries, and Google Play policies to drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Android development with strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
  • Deep understanding of Android SDK, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack libraries.
  • Proven experience migrating legacy Java-based Android applications to modern Kotlin-based architectures.
  • Expertise in UI development using XML layouts, Jetpack Compose (preferred), and Material Design guidelines.
  • Strong knowledge of multithreading (Coroutines, RxJava), memory management, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and offline storage mechanisms.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools, dependency injection (Dagger/Hilt), and build systems (Gradle, Kotlin DSL).
  • Hands-on experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), UI testing (Espresso), and debugging tools (Android Profiler, Logcat).
  • Familiarity with version control (Git, GitHub, or GitLab) and Agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Posted
May 22, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Bengaluru
Company
symplr

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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