Android Developer (One Year Contract

We are seeking a seasoned Android Developer with a passion for building innovative mobile applications in the fitness and wearable technology space. This role involves translating designs into high-quality, efficient code, integrating diverse data sources and APIs, and ensuring seamless interaction with wearable devices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mobile app development, a strong understanding of wearable integration, and a keen sense of interactive and user-centric design. Join us to create cutting-edge applications that elevate user experiences in the world of connected fitness.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement interactive screens and features for mobile applications.
• Translate project designs and wireframes into high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Work seamlessly with multiple data sources and third-party application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Integrate third-party SDKs and APIs into Android applications.
• Implement robust caching mechanisms to improve app performance and reduce data usage.
• Test and edit code for optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Create app updates and release them periodically.
• Perform unit testing and instrumentation testing to identify, debug, and resolve issues.
• Design, implement, and manage updates to the app, ensuring periodic and timely releases.
• Stay current with the latest trends, protocols, and advancements in mobile application development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize app performance and troubleshoot potential bottlenecks.
• Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and workflows to support development and maintenance.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and deployment.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin and Java.
• At least 6 years of experience as a mobile app developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful Android projects.
• Familiarity with the components and tools of Android Studio, including debugging and testing tools.
• Proven experience working with external data sources, APIs, third-party libraries, JSON, and RESTful technologies.
• Strong expertise in working with Bluetooth wearable devices, ensuring seamless integration.
• Solid understanding of mobile application design principles, UX/UI standards, and app publishing guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to design interactive and user-friendly screens for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies like Apache Kafka, Active MQ, or IBM MQ.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, collaboration, and strong written and oral communication.
• Knowledge or experience in the fitness and wearable app domain is highly preferred.
• Understanding of the fitness and wearable industry trends and requirements

Critical Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work in fast-paced environments.
• Attention to detail with a focus on writing clean and scalable code.
• Experience with app analytics tools and monitoring solutions to track app performance.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the fitness and wearable technology space, pushing the boundaries of mobile application development.