Senior Android Developer

Must haves:

• At least 4 years of experience in developing commercial Android applications,
• Familiarity with process automation using Continuous Integration and other tools,
• Understanding of the structure of the most popular Android frameworks,
• Knowledge of various architectures and ability to advise on choosing the one which fits the project,
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit,
• Understanding of projects’ business aspects,

Nice to haves:

• Actively advising clients and Project Managers,
• Experience with Agile methodologies,
• Thinking one step ahead, quickly finding solutions to issues and knowing when to escalate risks or problems,
• Continuous learning of: new tools, frameworks, development trends and techniques,
• Ability to leave insightful feedback for other team members, especially during the code review.

Technologies /Frameworks:

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for bench marking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Strong command over Web APIs & Social media integration.s