Senior Android Developer

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality mobile applications on the Android platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mobile app development, team leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative, scalable, and user-centric solutions. This role plays a vital part in advancing our mobile technology offerings and contributing to our clients’ digital transformation efforts.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in Android development, with a proven track record of delivering production-ready apps

• Profound knowledge of Java, Kotlin, and Android SDKs, APIs, and frameworks

• Experience with cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter (preferred)

• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards

• Proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, and related development tools

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and backend integration

• Experience with automated testing tools such as Espresso, UI Automator, or similar

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of iOS development and cross-platform development strategies

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for backend integration

• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

• Experience implementing security best practices and data privacy standards in mobile apps

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of Android applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and maintainability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, QA, and backend developers to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications

• Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement

• Create and implement scalable, reusable, and secure code following development best practices

• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and UI testing to ensure app stability and quality

• Optimize apps for performance, security, and battery efficiency across multiple Android devices and OS versions

• Stay informed about emerging mobile technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into projects

• Coordinate with DevOps teams to facilitate automated build, testing, and deployment pipelines

• Address and troubleshoot issues across the full app stack, including UI, API, and backend services

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Java, Kotlin

• Preferred: Familiarity with Swift or Objective-C for cross-training and broader understanding

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Essential: Android SDK, Jetpack components, Material Design

• Preferred: Third-party libraries (Retrofit, Gson, Room, Dagger, etc.)

Design & UI/UX:

• Essential: Responsive and accessible UI design

• Preferred: Experience with Material Design, design systems, or custom UI components

APIs & Backend Integration:

• Essential: RESTful API, JSON/XML data handling

• Preferred: GraphQL, WebSocket, or real-time data streaming experience

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• Essential: Android Studio, Gradle, version control (Git)

• Preferred: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, Agile/Scrum practices

Cloud & Backend:

• Preferred: Experience integrating with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud services for storage, serverless functions, or backend support

Security & Compliance:

• Basic awareness of data privacy standards (GDPR, etc.) and app security best practices

Experience Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of mobile application development experience with a focus on Android

• Proven success leading large-scale Android projects from concept to release

• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying mobile apps in a collaborative environment

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with mentoring and guiding team members

• Experience working in agile teams, delivering iterative value, and managing multiple priorities

• Industry experience in finance, healthcare, or enterprise solutions is a plus

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the development of new features and enhancements for Android applications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliverables

• Write and review high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Mentor junior developers, conducting code reviews and technical knowledge sharing

• Troubleshoot and resolve critical bugs or performance issues

• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

• Maintain documentation related to app architecture, APIs, and development standards

• Stay updated on the latest Android platform updates and industry trends

• Coordinate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Android Developer Certification) are preferred

• Extensive hands-on experience in Android app development in enterprise or product environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities

• Leadership and mentorship qualities to guide development teams

• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and emerging technologies

• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented

• Commitment to continuous learning and quality excellence

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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