Android Developer (2-6 yrs)

Competent Groove – Chandigarh, Chandigarh

RESTful , Android UI design , Android ecosystem, programming

JOB ROLE: We are looking for an android developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits and will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.  Work with outside data sources and API’s  Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.  Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.  Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum educational qualification required to become an Android Developer is to complete graduation in any stream. Even so, it is better to do graduation in the subjects related to computer science so that the candidate may have some awareness in programming languages. SKILLS :  Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes  Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services  Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices  Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning  Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”  Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers  Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks  Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements  Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications