What are the responsibilities and job description for the Android Developer position at Techgroup America Inc.?
Job Details
Android Developer
Location: Chicago IL (2 days per week)
Duration: 8 month contract potential extensions
Top 5 Skill Sets Needed
- Expertise in Jetpack Compose for modern declarative UI development.
- Understanding of State Management in Compose (State, ViewModel, LiveData, Flow).
- Proficiency in Kotlin Coroutines for handling asynchronous operations.
- Working with Room Database for local persistence.
- Working knowledge of Google Ad Manager a Plus
Job Summary:
- This is a new position.
- The business initiative is a result of a new initiative to provide fast internet access to customers onboard.
What is the length of the assignment?
- Approximately 8 months based on the current PI planning scope and work.
- Extension: Possible (requires more business clarity and commitment).
Work Details
Preferred Hours of Work:
- 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Work outside these hours may be required if there are production issues.
- Is this shift work? No.
Work Location(s):
- Willis Tower, Chicago 14th floor
- Arlington Heights NOC 1481 Shure Dr, Arlington Heights, IL (if needed).
- Hybrid Onsite at Willis on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Hybrid Onsite at Willis (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
- No travel outside of IL at the moment.
- Will they be reimbursed for travel? N/A
Interview:
- Video interview preferred, but in-person is preferred on Wednesdays if possible.
- One (1) interview will be anticipated
- Includes design review and CoderPad test during the call.
- Need candidates with strong hands-on problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to solve hands-on problems using CoderPad.
Will the candidate need to provide a portfolio before or during the interview?
- Plus if provided.
Description
- We are looking for a skilled Android Developer with expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose (must-have), and GraphQL to join our innovative team.
- As an Android Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for the Android ecosystem.
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create seamless user experiences while ensuring optimal app performance and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & Maintain high-performance Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Implement GraphQL APIs to optimize data fetching and real-time interactions.
- Ensure Code Quality by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Debug & Optimize applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
- Collaborate with UX/UI Designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
- Stay Updated with the latest Android development trends, Jetpack Compose enhancements, and GraphQL best practices.
- Work Cross-Functionally with product managers, backend developers, and QA teams to define and implement new features.
- Ensure Google Play Store Compliance by adhering to Android development guidelines.
- Conduct Testing & Troubleshooting including unit testing, UI testing, and performance analysis.
- Contribute to Technical Documentation and participate in code reviews for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong portfolio of published apps on the Google Play Store.
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose (must-have).
- Experience with GraphQL API integration.
- Familiarity with Android frameworks such as Room, WorkManager, and LiveData.
- Solid understanding of Material Design principles and best UI/UX practices.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
- Strong understanding of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of performance tuning, debugging, and memory management for Android apps.
- Ability to write unit and UI tests to ensure high application reliability.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with backend technologies and integrating GraphQL with Android applications.
- Knowledge of Cloud services for mobile app development.
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