Senior Android Developer
Volvo Car Corporation · Hosakote taluk, Karnataka, India
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Lead the development and implementation of scalable Android solutions while collaborating with global stakeholders. Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architecture decisions, and mentoring junior engineers.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires over 7 years of software development experience with deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and Kotlin. Must possess strong communication skills for working within multicultural, globally distributed teams.
Full description
Software, the fuel for mobility We bring bold digital visions to life. So we’re on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change – one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isn't for everyone, but if you're excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry, then let’s talk about your next move.
Let's introduce ourselves
Transform Mobility with Volvo Cars Volvo Cars pioneers the future of sustainable mobility with cutting-edge digital solutions. Since 1927, our commitment to safety, innovation, and human-centric design has set the standard for automotive excellence. Today, we're building an integrated digital ecosystem that revolutionizes how customers experience mobility.
India Digital Technology Hub – Bangalore Our Bangalore hub plays a key role in Volvo's global digital transformation strategy. We deliver top capabilities across cloud computing, data analytics, mobile apps, UX/UI design, Salesforce platforms, and enterprise solutions spanning R&D, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial operations.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Development
Lead development and implementation using Android Application Development, Android SDK, Android Studio, Cloud Integration, Debugging, GitHub Actions, Google Analytics, Kotlin, Mobile Security, Mobile Testing, Networking Basics, Push Notifications, UI/UX Design. Design, build, and maintain scalable solutions supporting global operations. Collaborate closely with USA stakeholders across product management and engineering. Promote technical excellence through code reviews, architecture decisions, and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner internationally using Microsoft Teams, Slack, SharePoint, and Azure DevOps. Participate in Agile processes and sprint planning. Share knowledge and maintain technical documentation across regions. Support 24/7 operations through on-call rotations and incident management.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Research emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities. Contribute to roadmap planning and architecture decisions. Mentor junior team members and encourage knowledge sharing.
What you'll bring
Professional Experience
7+ years hands-on experience in software development, system administration, or related fields. Deep expertise in Android Application Development, Android SDK, Android Studio, Cloud Integration, Debugging, GitHub Actions, Google Analytics, Kotlin, Mobile Security, Mobile Testing, Networking Basics, Push Notifications, UI/UX Design with proven implementation success. Experience collaborating with global teams across time zones. Preferred industry knowledge in automotive, manufacturing, or enterprise software.
Technical Proficiency
Advanced skills in core technologies: Android Application Development, Android SDK, Android Studio, Cloud Integration, Debugging, GitHub Actions, Google Analytics, Kotlin, Mobile Security, Mobile Testing, Networking Basics, Push Notifications, UI/UX Design. Strong grasp of cloud platforms, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with enterprise integration and microservices architecture. Skilled in database design and optimization with SQL and NoSQL.
Essential Soft Skills
Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching. Excellent communication, able to explain complex technical topics. Adaptable in multicultural, globally distributed teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities
Volvo Cars. For Life. For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.
In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.