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Photon

Developer - Android - Chennai

Photon India

IT Services and IT Consulting · 5,001-10,000 employees

Jul 10
android Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications using Kotlin and Java within an agile environment. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement features, optimize performance, and manage the full app lifecycle from build to Play Store release.

What they look for

Android SDK Kotlin Java MVVM Clean Architecture CI/CD Agile Jira Performance Optimization Secure Coding Unit Testing API Integration

Requirements

Requires proficiency in Android SDK, Kotlin/Java, and architectural patterns like MVVM and Clean Architecture. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot complex defects and contribute to CI/CD processes for mobile deployment.

Full description

  • Performs and implements day-to-day development activities that influence mid‑level components and processes within the mobile engineering function, including designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Android applications using Kotlin/Java and Android SDK.
  • Develops, enhances, and maintains Android application features in an agile development environment, following best practices for clean architecture, performance optimization, and secure coding.
  • Evolves Android software solutions that meet product requirements for functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, usability, and delivery timelines, while adhering to defined program goals and engineering principles.
  • Analyzes and reviews system and application requirements, using requirement and design documentation to gain a clear understanding of new or enhanced Android application functionality.
  • Participates in the design, architecture, and build phases of Android applications, collaborating with solution architects, backend engineers, UX/UI designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality mobile products.
  • Evaluates compatibility of Android applications across different OS versions, device configurations, screen sizes, and hardware capabilities.
  • Contributes to improving CI/CD processes for Android builds, testing, versioning, and Play Store releases, including monitoring pre‑release, upgrade, and production versions of applications.
  • Develops and maintains reusable components, libraries, and modules following Android architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, or similar.
  • Reviews, updates, and manages sprint tasks, stories, and defect tracking in agile tools such as Jira or equivalent platforms.
  • Maintains and supports existing Android applications while developing new functionalities, enhancements, prototypes, and internal tools as required.
  • Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves application defects, crashes, performance bottlenecks, and functional issues in a timely manner.
  • Determines root causes of technical issues and prepares accurate technical documentation and communication to support efficient resolution and long-term fixes.
  • Gathers required technical and status information and communicates updates effectively to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinates cross‑functionally with product managers, backend teams, designers, QA engineers, and external partners to accomplish assigned development tasks.
  • Provides recommendations on Android application architecture, frameworks, tools, libraries, and development process improvements.
  • May contribute to defining and implementing mobile development standards, best practices, and protocols supporting Android ecosystem requirements.

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