Android Developer

Role: Android DeveloperWork Location: Irving, Texas, United StatesContact: Sachin.s@synechron.comOur Challenge:As a Android Developer, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. You will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.The RoleResponsibilities:• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform using Kotlin and Java.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.• Manage the entire application development lifecycle including testing, release, and support.• Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to best practices in software development.• Provide leadership in finding and implementing new technologies that yield competitive advantage.• Mentor junior developers, review their code, and guide them in their professional development.• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.• Maintain code integrity and organization.• Lead and participate in software architecture discussions and decision-making.• Interface with hardware design and development if necessary.Requirements:You are:• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject.• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Android development.• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.• Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and other necessary tools.• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.• Proficiency in code versioning tools, such as Git.• Knowledge of UI/UX standards and material design principles.• Experience with performance and memory tuning tools.It would be great if you also had:• Published Android apps in the Google Play Store.• Experience with Android Jetpack components.• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.• Good understanding of continuous integration.We can offer you:• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package• A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.• Laptop and a mobile phone• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)• Maternity & Paternity leave plans• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)• Retirement savings plans• A higher education certification policy• Commuter benefits (varies by region)• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.• A flat and approachable organization• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work cultureSYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENTDiversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.