Job description
The Senior Android Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, building, testing, and deploying native Android mobile applications across Experian’s product line. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists in the analysis and development of code for mobile platforms. • Assists in the assessment of performance of mobile applications • Works effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment • Clearly articulates thoughts and ideas • Participates in the estimates for projects based on interface wireframes/desired functionality • Researches emerging topics related to assigned tasks • Participates in all pertinent project meetings • Provides appropriate research to support business and information technology groups within the organization. • Advises on options, impact on other business processes, and system priorities • Prioritizes assigned tasks and keeps manager up to date on status and roadblocks • Participate in code reviews and ensure the codebase is well-documented and tested. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Debug and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks. • Mentor junior developers and help build a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture. • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, Web developers and backend developers to create seamless mobile experiences. • Ensure optimal performance and scalability of the mobile applications by adhering to performance best practices. • Participate in the entire development lifecycle from concept to release, including manual and automated testing phases. • Conduct end-to-end testing and ensure performance optimization through Selenium-based automation. • Write, maintain, and enhance test scripts for automated testing of Android applications. SKILL SET PROFILE • 8+ years of Android development • Proven experience in Kotlin development • Architect Android applications using MVVM architecture and industry-standard best practices. • Utilize Android’s latest development tools such as Jetpack Compose, Navigation Components, LiveData, and ViewModel to deliver modern applications. • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, Retrofit, OkHttp, and handling of local data (Room/SQLite). • Experience with Dependency Injection (Dagger, Hilt) and Coroutines/Flow for concurrency handling. • Familiarity with modern tools such as Gradle, Git, and Android Studio. • Experience in testing frameworks such as JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito. • Experience working with and developing Android centric libraries. • Continuously improve the app’s architecture, quality, and performance by implementing best practices in testing, CI/CD, and automation. • Proven experience developing, deploying apps to App Store, familiar with Google Play Console for app release, app signing, and monitoring. • Knowledge of Firebase, Google Play Services, and Analytics integration. • Hands-on experience in QA automation testing using Selenium or a similar framework. • Familiarity with Android design principles and interface guidelines. • Understanding of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies • Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies • Use of Git SCM command line and tools. Familiarity with Gitflow methodology. SOFT SKILLS • Strong knowledge of software development and project management methodologies. • Strong problem solving and analytical skills. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good organizational skills. • Recognize and acknowledge the value of other's contributions. • Recognizes other’s emotions and responds with empathy. • Must possess excellent time management and prioritization skills TEAMWORK Positive, active member of a team, who is able to express opinions in a constructive manner. Networks with senior members in their area of expertise.
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