What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Android Developer position at Tek Spikes?
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2 Only – No C2C or 1099)
Experience Required: 8 Years
Mandatory Requirement: Prior Capital One experience
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Job Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer with 8 years of experience to join our team onsite in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate must have prior experience at Capital One and should be well-versed in Android architecture, Kotlin, and modern development best practices. This role is strictly onsite and available only to candidates who can work on a W2 basis.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to build seamless, high-performance mobile experiences.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, architecture, and documentation.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness across a wide range of Android devices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews.
• Contribute to mobile development best practices and mentor junior developers as needed.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 8 years of professional Android development experience.
• Deep expertise in Kotlin and strong knowledge of Java.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and Android architectural patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, etc.).
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and SDKs.
• Proficiency in tools such as Git, Gradle, Android Studio, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Bitrise).
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito.
• Must have prior experience working at Capital One.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to work on W2 only (no C2C or 1099).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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Nice to Have:
• Experience in financial services or fintech applications.
• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose and modern UI frameworks.
• Exposure to security and compliance in mobile development.