Senior Android Developer

Android Developer | Kotlin, Java, Enterprise Apps, Architecture, Performance Optimization, Security

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Android Developer to lead the development of enterprise-grade mobile applications. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance Android apps, utilizing Kotlin and Java, ensuring platform stability, security, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement clean architecture patterns, optimize app performance, and support the entire app lifecycle from development to deployment and updates, contributing significantly to our mobile technology stack.

Software Requirements

• Required: Kotlin, Java (latest stable versions), Android SDK, Android Studio, Git, Gradle, JUnit, Firebase, REST API integration tools, version control (Git)

• Preferred: Architecture Components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room), Dependency Injection frameworks (Dagger, Hilt), CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), performance profiling tools (Android Profiler), Firebase Crashlytics, Kotlin Coroutines, Room Database

• Experience level: 5+ years supporting enterprise Android app development and lifecycle management

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure Android applications supporting enterprise needs

• Implement clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices in architecture and app design

• Develop and support modular, testable components leveraging architecture patterns such as MVVM or Clean Architecture

• Collaborate with UI/UX teams, backend developers, and product managers to translate requirements into functional, high-quality apps

• Optimize app performance, responsiveness, and battery efficiency through profiling and best coding practices

• Support release and deployment activities, including automated CI/CD pipelines and in-app update management

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve runtime issues, crashes, and security vulnerabilities

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, code standards, and operational procedures

• Stay current with Android platform updates, APIs, and industry best practices, sharing knowledge with the team

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Kotlin, Java (latest stable)

  • Preferred: Kotlin Coroutines, Multithreading, RxJava for reactive programming

• Data & Database Management:

  • Experience with Room, SQLite, or other relational/local database management solutions

  • Data synchronization and performance optimization techniques

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Basic knowledge of deploying and supporting apps with Firebase, cloud messaging, and cloud backend services (preferred)

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Android Architecture Components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room), Dagger/Hilt, Retrofit, OkHttp

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Android Studio, Git, Gradle, TDD/BDD frameworks (JUnit, Espresso), Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

• Security & Best Practices:

  • Secure coding practices, data encryption, authentication/authorization using Firebase Authentication or OAuth2

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Android app development experience supporting enterprise applications

• Proven experience building scalable, maintainable, and secure mobile apps

• Strong understanding of app lifecycle management, UI/UX implementation, and performance optimization

• Demonstrable experience with reactive programming and modern Android architecture components

• Industry experience in finance, healthcare, or large enterprise sectors is preferred; extensive enterprise app experience accepted

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, test, and support enterprise Android applications across multiple devices and OS versions

• Optimize app performance and ensure responsiveness and battery efficiency

• Troubleshoot runtime issues, crashes, and security vulnerabilities with root cause analysis

• Collaborate with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and QA testers on feature implementation

• Automate build, testing, and deployment workflows using CI/CD tools

• Support app lifecycle management, including rollouts, updates, and in-app notifications

• Maintain technical documentation, coding standards, and architecture diagrams

• Share knowledge on platform updates, APIs, and best practices with the team

Qualifications

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

• 5+ years supporting enterprise Android development with Kotlin and Java

• Certifications in Android development, Google Developer certifications, or equivalent are a plus

• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security skills

• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and documentation

• Proven ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving for complex app issues

• Leadership and mentorship skills to guide junior developers

• Effective stakeholder communication and technical documentation abilities

• Adaptability to evolving Android APIs, platform updates, and industry standards

• Ownership mindset focusing on high-quality, secure, and scalable mobile solutions

• Time management and organizational skills to deliver quality within deadlines

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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Experience Level

Senior Level