Java Android Developer (LATAM)

Job Description

Role overview

A Java Android Developer builds and maintains native Android applications, translating product and design requirements into polished, performant mobile experiences while adhering to Android best practices and Material Design guidelines.

What We Expect From You:

• Develop and maintain native Android applications in Java, writing clean, well-structured code that follows platform conventions.
• Build intuitive, accessible user interfaces following Material Design principles using XML layouts or Jetpack Compose.
• Integrate back-end RESTful APIs using Retrofit and OkHttp, handling errors, retries, and offline scenarios gracefully.
• Manage local data persistence using Room, SQLite, or SharedPreferences depending on the complexity of the data model.
• Handle push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting via Firebase services including FCM, Analytics, and Crashlytics.
• Write unit and instrumented tests using JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito to ensure reliable app behaviour across devices.
• Profile and optimise app performance with a focus on battery usage, memory consumption, and smooth UI rendering.

Requirements

• 3+ years of native Android development in Java with published apps or significant professional project experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Android SDK, Android Studio IDE, and Gradle build system configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Jetpack libraries including ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, and WorkManager.
• Proficiency integrating REST APIs using Retrofit and OkHttp with proper error handling and response parsing.
• Experience with local data persistence using Room or SQLite, including migrations and complex queries.
• Working knowledge of Firebase services for notifications, analytics, remote config, and crash reporting.
• Proficiency in English