Kotlin Developer

Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled Kotlin Developer to join our mobile app development team. The primary responsibility will be designing, developing, and implementing Android applications. The developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality and user-friendly applications while adhering to the latest mobile app development best practices.

• Develop Android Applications
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  Design, build, and maintain Kotlin-based applications, focusing on performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Teams
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  Partner with UI/UX designers, back-end developers, and other stakeholders to integrate features seamlessly.
• Optimize Code and Applications
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  Write clean, maintainable code while continuously improving application performance.
• Troubleshoot and Debug
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  Identify and fix bugs, optimizing applications for improved user experience and functionality.
• Testing
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  Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality software.
• Stay Updated
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  Keep up with Kotlin and Android updates, applying best practices in app development.

• Kotlin Proficiency
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  Strong command of Kotlin for Android development, including language features and standard library use.
• Android SDK Knowledge
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  Solid understanding of Android SDK, lifecycle management, and Android design principles.
• UI/UX Principles
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  Experience with custom views, layouts, and animations to deliver visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces.
• Data Handling
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  Familiarity with Room, SQLite, and other data persistence solutions for Android.
• Networking
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  Understanding of REST APIs, JSON parsing, and network libraries such as Retrofit.
• App Architecture Patterns
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  Knowledge of MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture for structuring Android apps.
• Version Control
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  Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems.

• Experience with Jetpack Components
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  Exposure to Android Jetpack libraries, including Navigation, Live Data, and View Model.
• Background in Java
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  Understanding of Java for legacy codebase maintenance or integration.
• Experience with Dependency Injection
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  Familiarity with Dagger, Hilt, or Koin.
• Multithreading
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  Experience with Coroutines for handling asynchronous tasks.
• Testing Frameworks
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  Proficiency in unit and UI testing with frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, or Mockito.
• Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD):
  Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Bitrise.

• Education
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  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience Level
  : 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Android app development using Kotlin.
• Portfolio
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  Portfolio of Android applications or Git Hub repositories with sample projects or open-source contributions.

• Analytical Thinking
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  Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Communication
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  Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration
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  Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams and adapting to team needs.
• Attention to Detail
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  Thorough testing and debugging to minimise production issues.