Android Developer

About the Job:

Virtusa is seeking an experienced Android Developer with a minimum of 5 years of coding experience in Android and Kotlin, specifically in creating high-performance enterprise mobile applications at a global scale. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of object-oriented software development and the Android SDK, along with a thorough comprehension of large and complex codebases, and experience in API design techniques for maintainability.

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and shipping Android applications from early stages through the Google Play Store.
• Applying knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and caching mechanisms specific to mobile devices.
• Implementing Android Architecture Components and being well-versed in CI/CD principles.
• Maintaining clean and maintainable APIs.
• Adhering to best coding, security, unit testing, and documentation standards.
• Researching and benchmarking technology against best-in-class technologies.

Technical Skills:

• Android Architecture Components
• Familiarity with MVVM and Clear Architecture
• Dependency Injection (DI)
• Functional Programming
• Experience with Firebase

Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of Agile methodology
• Ensuring quality of technical and application architecture and design across the organization
• Influencing multiple teams with technical considerations to enhance productivity and effectiveness

Education:

• Degree or Postgraduate in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Language Requirements: Not specified.