Developer Android - Chicago

• Perform and implement daily operational activities impacting mid-level components of the technology and engineering functions, including writing efficient and scalable Android code and scripts.

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using modern frameworks, tools, and best practices in an Agile environment.

• Contribute to deployment operations, including pre-release, upgrades, and production monitoring, ensuring application stability and performance.

• Analyze system requirements and design documents to gain a comprehensive understanding of application functionality and translate them into technical solutions.

• Participate in application design, architecture, and development, collaborating closely with architects to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Evaluate compatibility of applications with existing APIs, backend systems, and mobile device environments.

• Build scalable, high-performance, and reliable mobile solutions aligned with business and product goals.

• Develop and maintain web services integration (REST APIs), ensuring seamless communication with backend systems.

• Provide recommendations to improve application performance, UI/UX, and development processes.

• Manage and update sprint tasks, JIRA tickets, and issue tracking, ensuring transparency in Agile workflows.

• Develop, enhance, and support mobile applications, prototypes, and reusable components.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

• Perform root cause analysis, document findings clearly, and implement long-term solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, backend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to share progress, risks, and updates.

• Contribute to defining development processes, coding standards, and acceptance criteria.

• Support the development of mobile development standards, protocols, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Android application development.

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.

• Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations.

• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP).