Senior Android (KMP) Developer

As a Senior Android (KMP) Developer at our company, your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining modern features for our new application, integrating with external APIs, and optimizing application performance. You'll also be implementing advanced architectural solutions, specifically MVI and Kotlin Multiplatform, while collaborating closely with a cross-functional team to deliver a high-quality product.

To qualify for the Senior Android (KMP) Developer role in Kyiv, you should have 4+ years of experience in Android development, coupled with strong expertise in Java and Kotlin. Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform, Jetpack Compose, Clean Architecture, and a good understanding of MVVM and MVI are essential. Additionally, experience with modularization, Android APIs, and CI/CD practices will give you an edge.

For the Senior Android (KMP) Developer position, essential technical skills include proficiency in Java and Kotlin, deep knowledge of Kotlin Multiplatform, and experience with Jetpack Compose and the composition process. A solid understanding of Coroutines, Koin, and SOLID principles are also critical. Any experience with iOS development or Agile methodologies is a plus.

As a Senior Android (KMP) Developer at our company, you can expect an array of benefits including 20 paid vacation days, 15 sick days, and additional days off for family events. You'll also receive 100% medical insurance coverage, reimbursement for sports and equipment, and financial and legal support. Moreover, we offer a flexible working environment, whether you choose to work from our Kyiv hub or remotely, along with perks for professional development.

The hiring process for the Senior Android (KMP) Developer role consists of several stages: an introductory call, a technical interview, a final interview, a reference check, and then extending an offer. Our aim is to ensure that both you and our team will thrive together.

When responding to this question, highlight your specific projects where you implemented Kotlin Multiplatform. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the benefits the approach brought to mobile development. Providing concrete examples will enhance your response.

In your answer, reference patterns like MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture. Explain how you've applied these patterns in your past projects, the reasons behind your choices, and how they contributed to the app's maintainability and scalability.

Explain specific techniques you use for performance optimization, such as using Coroutines effectively, minimizing memory usage, and optimizing API calls. Discuss tools you've used for profiling the application’s performance and how they helped you identify bottlenecks.

Outline your process for integrating external APIs, including your approach to authentication, error handling, and ensuring data integrity. Mention any libraries you prefer and your experience with RESTful services versus GraphQL.

Choose a specific challenging project that showcases your technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Outline the obstacles you faced, the solutions you implemented, and the eventual outcomes. This will show your resilience and capacity to handle pressure.

Discuss your familiarity with Jetpack Compose, including any projects you've worked on where you utilized it. Explain how it improved your workflows and user interface development compared to XML-based layouts, citing specific features you found beneficial.

In your response, emphasize your organizational skills and any tools you use for task management. Discuss how you balance urgent tasks against longer-term goals, ensuring that you stay productive while maintaining quality.

Talk about your testing strategies, including unit testing, UI testing, and integration testing. Mention any frameworks or tools you are comfortable with, like JUnit or Espresso, and highlight the importance of testing in the development cycle.

Explain your approach to communication and collaboration with design and product teams. Highlight your ability to explain technical jargon in layman's terms, fostering a shared understanding of project requirements and timelines.

Discuss the significance of thorough documentation in aiding team collaboration and onboarding new developers. Emphasize your commitment to maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of your workflow.