Senior Android Developer

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.

Must Have

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin.
• Frameworks & Libraries: Android SDK, Jetpack components, Material Design.
• Design & UI/UX: Responsive and accessible UI design.
• APIs & Backend Integration: RESTful API, JSON/XML data handling.
• Development Tools & Methodologies: Android Studio, Gradle, version control (Git).
• 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.

Good to Have

• Experience with cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter.
• 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.
• Programming Languages: Familiarity with Swift or Objective-C for cross-training and broader understanding.
• Frameworks & Libraries: Third-party libraries (Retrofit, Gson, Room, Dagger, etc.).
• Design & UI/UX: Experience with Material Design, design systems, or custom UI components.
• APIs & Backend Integration: GraphQL, WebSocket, or real-time data streaming experience.
• Development Tools & Methodologies: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, Agile/Scrum practices.
• Cloud & Backend: Experience integrating with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud services for storage, serverless functions, or backend support.
• Industry experience in finance, healthcare, or enterprise solutions is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Android Developer Certification) are preferred.

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