Android Developer – Kotlin, Jetpack Compose & Android Studio
Location: Toronto
Schedule: 3 days onsite per week
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Android Developer with 6-8 years of mobile application development experience to design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Android Studio, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-friendly mobile solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Android development best practices.
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Build modern user interfaces using Jetpack Compose.
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Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, backend developers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver new features.
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Integrate Android applications with RESTful APIs and external data sources.
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Perform unit testing and ensure application reliability, usability, and performance.
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Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects.
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Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability.
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
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Utilize Git, Jira, and Confluence for source control and project management.
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Support Agile development processes and CI/CD practices.
Required Qualifications
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6-8 years of experience in Android application development.
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Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
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Hands-on experience with Android Studio.
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Experience building UI components using Jetpack Compose.
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Strong understanding of Android SDK, architecture patterns, and mobile development best practices.
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Experience consuming and integrating RESTful web services and APIs.
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Knowledge of threading, offline storage, and application performance optimization.
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Experience with Git-based version control systems.
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Familiarity with Android testing frameworks and unit testing methodologies.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Java-based Android development.
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Knowledge of push notifications and cloud messaging services.
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Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
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Exposure to SQLite, Spring Framework, React, or related technologies.
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Experience with usability testing and implementing user experience improvements.
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Knowledge of native Android development concepts, including C/C++ and JNI, is a plus.
Essential Skills
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Android Studio
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Kotlin
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Jetpack Compose
Desired Skills
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Git
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Jira
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Confluence
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Jenkins
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REST APIs
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Agile Methodologies
