What are the responsibilities and job description for the Android Developer position at Photon?
Android Developer
Durham, NC
F2F interview for Final round is a must (Locations available for in-person are Durham, NC / Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL / NYC, NY)
The Android Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience. This role requires a strong foundation in Android development along with a solid understanding of testing frameworks and QA practices to deliver robust, production-ready applications.
You will work closely with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend engineers in an Agile environment to build scalable mobile solutions. The role also involves contributing to testing strategies, improving application quality, and ensuring smooth integration with backend systems.
Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications ensuring performance, scalability, and responsiveness
UI Implementation: Build intuitive and user-friendly interfaces while adhering to design standards and best practices
Testing & QA: Implement and execute UI and functional tests using tools like Espresso, UI Automator, or Jetpack Compose testing frameworks
Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely and quality deliverables
Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and review processes
Integration: Ensure seamless integration of mobile applications with backend APIs and services
CI/CD Support: Contribute to build and deployment pipelines, supporting automation and release processes
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in Android application development
- Strong experience in mobile app development and testing frameworks (Espresso, UI Automator, Jetpack Compose testing)
- Proficiency in Kotlin/Java and Android SDK
- Solid understanding of QA practices, testing strategies, and defect management
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Good understanding of REST API integration and mobile architecture patterns
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies (nice to have)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of mobile performance optimization and best practices
- Experience with version control systems (Git)