Android Developer

Android DeveloperAn experienced Android Developer is sought to support the development of a new Dashboard within a leading retail mobile application. This initiative focuses on enhancing the member experience by providing personalized insights into membership savings, rewards, and benefits. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Android engineer with deep expertise in Kotlin, modern Android development practices, and API integration using GraphQL and Node.js-based services.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy scalable Android applications using Kotlin.Build new functionality for the Member Value Dashboard, including personalized loyalty, rewards, and savings experiences.Consume and integrate GraphQL APIs and backend microservices to deliver seamless customer experiences.Partner with backend engineers developing Node.js services to ensure efficient API design and integration.Collaborate with Product, UX, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.Optimize application performance, reliability, and responsiveness across a wide range of Android devices.Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following Android best practices.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while continuously improving application quality.Contribute to code reviews and engineering best practices within the team.Required Qualifications5+ years of professional Android development experience, including building and maintaining enterprise-scale mobile applications. Strong proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development frameworks is required. Hands-on experience consuming and integrating GraphQL APIs and working with Node.js-based backend services is necessary. A strong understanding of the Android SDK, Android Studio, Jetpack libraries, mobile architecture patterns, RESTful services, and asynchronous programming is also required. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing practices is expected.Preferred QualificationsExperience developing customer-facing applications in retail, eCommerce, loyalty, or membership platforms.Prior experience with large-scale retail companies.Experience with modern Android architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVI, or Clean Architecture.Experience working within Agile/Scrum product teams.Exposure to cloud-native and microservices environments.Understanding of analytics, personalization, recommendations, or customer engagement features.Work EnvironmentThe position is remote to start. Candidates open to future relocation to Bentonville, Arkansas for potential full-time opportunities are preferred. The interview process will consist of three virtual steps.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.