Software Dev Engineer I

Job Title: Software Development Engineer-I (Android)

Location: Bangalore( Hybrid)

Tenure: 1-3 years

Position Overview

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can join our engineering team as SDE-1 As an Android SDE-1 at Swiggy, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our Android mobile application, which millions of users rely on to order food, order groceries, dine in and enjoy a seamless delivery experience. This opportunity offers you a chance to work closely with our talented team of Android developers and gain valuable hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of app development.

What will you get to do here?

Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and other relevant technologies.
Collaborate with the Android development team to understand the app's architecture, codebase, and functionality.
Assist in designing, implementing, and testing new features and improvements to the Swiggy Android app.
Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and deliver seamless data exchange between the app and server.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.
Identify and troubleshoot issues, providing innovative solutions to ensure app performance and user satisfaction.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends, frameworks, and technologies.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to ensure seamless integration of new features.
Actively contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the user experience and app performance.
Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of existing features and functionalities.

What qualities are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
1-3 years of professional experience in Android application development.
Proficiency in Kotlin programming languages.
Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, XML, Coroutines and related development tools.
Experience with Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, LiveData, Room).
Strong eye for detail and passion for building beautiful, responsive, and accessible user interfaces.
Experience with animations, transitions, and motion design principles on Android (e.g., MotionLayout, Lottie, Jetpack Compose animations).
Collaborative mindset to work closely with product designers, providing technical inputs to enhance feasibility and usability.
Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/Proto, etc
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of Kotlin Multiplatform will be the cherry on top.

Visit our tech blogs to learn more about some of the challenges we deal with:

Building the WhatToEat Experience on Android | by Balvinder Gambhir | Swiggy Bytes — Tech Blog
Media on Swiggy’s Mobile Apps. Swiggy believes that a seamless and… | by Vignesh Muralidharan | Swiggy Bytes — Tech Blog
https://bytes.swiggy.com/gradle-incremental-test-runner-125cee1e68a7?source=---------3-----------------------
Swiss knife that powers the Swiggy App | by Viswanathan K P
Fan(s)tastic: Search for blazing-fast results | by Viswanathan K P | Swiggy Bytes — Tech Blog
Exploring Dynamic Feature Modules at Swiggy | by Sarabjeet Singh

We are an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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