Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
Android Developer:
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
4–8 years of Android app development experience using Kotlin (Java knowledge is a plus).
Strong understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, and dependency injection (Hilt/Dagger).
Experience with Room database, Retrofit/OkHttp, and modular codebase design.
Knowledge of Gradle build system and Android build configurations.
Tooling & Process
Proficient with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD tools (Bitrise, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions).
Experience with Firebase (Crashlytics, Analytics, Remote Config, Performance).
Familiarity with unit testing and automation frameworks (JUnit, Espresso).
Solid experience working in Agile/Scrum teams using Jira and Confluence.
Domain Understanding
Exposure to e-commerce or shopping apps is highly desirable.
Understanding of secure mobile development practices — API security, payment integration, and data privacy.
Experience handling app versioning, release cycles, and Play Store deployments.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Ownership mindset — takes accountability for feature delivery and quality.
Effective communication skills for working in a distributed global team.
Adaptable to changing priorities and business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Contributions to open-source Android projects or apps published on Google Play.
Familiarity with Compose Multiplatform, Kotlin Multiplatform, or Jetpack Compose animations.
Skills Required
- 4-8 years of Android app development experience
- Strong Kotlin experience; Java knowledge is a plus
- Strong understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, and dependency injection using Hilt or Dagger
- Experience with Room database, Retrofit/OkHttp, and modular codebase design
- Knowledge of Gradle build systems and Android build configurations
- Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD tools such as Bitrise, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
- Experience with Firebase Crashlytics, Analytics, Remote Config, and Performance
- Familiarity with unit testing and automation frameworks such as JUnit and Espresso
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams using Jira and Confluence
- Understanding of secure mobile development, API security, payment integration, and data privacy
- Experience with app versioning, release cycles, and Google Play Store deployments
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Exposure to e-commerce or shopping applications
- Open-source Android project contributions or published Google Play applications
- Familiarity with Compose Multiplatform, Kotlin Multiplatform, or Jetpack Compose animations
What We Do
Photon.com has emerged as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Digital Agencies. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 on their Digital initiatives and are known for our ability to integrate Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology at scale. Please visit www.photon.com to learn more about us, how we work, and our customer case studies. Digital Transformation Starts Here.
