Android Developer

About You

You are a passionate Android Developer who enjoys building high-quality native apps that deliver excellent user experiences. You thrive in mobile-first environments, take ownership of technical decisions, and stay active in the constantly evolving Android ecosystem. You are proactive, collaborative, and committed to clean architecture, performance, and scalable solutions.

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing native Android applications.
• Strong experience with Kotlin and Android Jetpack Compose.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Android platform fundamentals.
• Good understanding of Clean Architecture and MVVM design patterns.
• Experience consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with client/server architecture and modern mobile networking practices.
• Experience working with Git or similar version control systems.
• Experience with XML and JSON data handling.
• Knowledge of Android best practices, UI/UX guidelines, emerging technologies, and architecture trends.
• Ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to work under rotating schedules or on-call when needed.
• English proficiency is required, as you will collaborate directly with US-based clients.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities: 

• Build and maintain native Android applications following best practices and coding standards.
• Design, develop, and consume APIs while ensuring security, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to transform requirements into high-quality features and user experiences.
• Produce prototypes to validate concepts, test emerging technologies, and support product innovation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to estimation, planning, and continuous improvement.
• Follow and apply Google Material Design guidelines and UI/UX best practices.
• Ensure code quality through testing, debugging, code reviews, and refactoring as needed.