Android Developer

Android Developer

Immediate need for a talented Android Developer with experience in the IT industry. Permanent opportunity and is located in Plano, TX. Key responsibilities include:

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 4 years of experience with Android.
• Good knowledge on working with JSON format data.
• Working knowledge with source code repository GIT/Client.
• Build automation for Android using continuous integration tools like Jenkins.
• Hands on implementation of ADA and Analytics in Android.
• Should have experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and supporting mobile app development.
• Must be responsible for designing, coding, maintaining Android mobile applications & application submission to various app stores.
• Should have sound knowledge on Android programming.
• Hands-on experience in multi-platform (hybrid mode) applications.
• Familiarity with Restful Web Services.
• Desired skill sets - HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AngularJS, AngularJS-2/4, Bootstrap, JQuery Mobile, JavaScript, JSON XML, JSON, XML UI design.
• Desired skill sets - Objective C, SQLite database tools, Swift, XCode, Node.js, Android SDK (SDK 20 and above). Hands on REST APIs and Swagger API.
• Android, Java tools: Eclipse IDE.
• Knowledge on Phone Gap, Cordova framework, and profile relevant frameworks.
• One of the leads for the project interacting with client and offshore effectively.
• Strong development in Android/Java.
• Individual development as well as helping offshore with queries and resolutions.
• Code analysis for sprint stories + defects.
• Review code and provide recommendations for bug fixes.

Key requirements and technology experience:

• Strong development experience in Android / Java.
• Hands on knowledge on these libraries is a plus: Retrofit, Butterknife, Mokito, RxJava/RxAndroid.
• Work in following areas will be a bonus: Java – Websocket, Model-View-Presenter design pattern.
• Extensive customer service and client interaction skills.
• Comfortable to work in Agile mode.
• Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment.
• At least 2 years of experience developing Android applications with below experience is a must.
• Development of UI.
• Integration with REST based web services.
• Secure storage of files on device.
• Experience of working in Agile projects is a must.
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Designing the features as per industry best practices; good understanding of Object Oriented programming.
• Experience in writing automated UI test cases.
• Sharp code reviewing skills.
• Experience with GIT/JIRA.
• Customer focused - strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly respected by others; inspires others; generates innovative solutions; leads boldly.
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously to meet the business demands, and be an effective member of the team.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills - across technical and business audiences.
• At least 4 years of experience in software development life cycle.
• At least 4 years of experience in project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects.
• At least 4 years of experience in design and architecture review.
• Ability to work in team in diverse/multiple stakeholder environment.
• Experience in digital domain.
• Retail banking knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in team environment and client interfacing skills.
• Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment.

Our client is a leading IT industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.