Android Developer

Android DeveloperImmediate need for a talented Android Developer. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX (Onsite).Pay Range: $55 - $60/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities:Design, develop and maintain mobile applications for Android platform.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.Participate and Assist in the entire application lifecycle, including concept, design, development, testing, release, and maintenance.Debug and resolve technical issues and bugs to ensure optimal application performance.Perform unit testing and ensure the robustness, reliability, and performance of applications.Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.Implement mobile development best practices to ensure high code quality and performance.Adhere to security and data protection guidelines for mobile applications.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Skills- Android/Kotlin/Java.6+ years knowledge in Native mobile app development.Mandatory Native Android development, knowing cross platform frameworks including but not limited to iOS, Flutter, React Native, multiplatform is a plus.In depth understanding of programming languages like Kotlin, Java, Jetpack ComposeStrong experience building and maintaining Android libraries via Gradle/MavenWorking Knowledge of Unit and Android Tests.Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, and Android UI design principles.Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, and integrating third-party libraries and APIs.Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).Understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.Solid understanding of mobile app design patterns like - MVC, MVP, Delegation, Singleton, Factory, MVVM pattern, Clean Architecture, Viper etc.Strong experience collaborating with designers and UX experts to create great user experiences.Building Android Modules, SDKs, Framework is plus.