Senior Android Developer

Senior Android Developer

BCforward is currently seeking an Senior Android Developer!

Position Title: Senior Android Developer
Location: Dallas, TX (Remote Role)
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 7+ Months
Pay Range: $58hr-$60/hour
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.)

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Android Developer with 12+ years of native mobile engineering experience, specializing in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications on Android platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Kotlin with an in-depth understanding of mobile architecture and design patterns, and a proven track record in developing and optimizing complex mobile applications. You will work alongside a talented team of engineers to deliver top-quality apps while employing best practices in performance, design, and testing.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design & Development: Build and maintain Android and iOS applications using Kotlin, with a focus on best practices and high-performance architecture.
* Mobile Engineering Expertise: Leverage 12+ years of experience in native mobile engineering to deliver robust, scalable solutions for Android.
* Architectural Patterns: Implement CLEAN architecture, SOLID principles, and other best practices to ensure modular, scalable, and maintainable codebases.
* SDK Expertise: Utilize your experience with the Android SDK, Android Studio, and Google Android design principles.
* Jetpack Components: Leverage Android Jetpack components for application lifecycle management, navigation, and data handling.
* Proficiency in Mobile Frameworks: Utilize a wide range of mobile frameworks and libraries to efficiently develop features and improve application performance.
* Complex Application Development: Lead the development of large-scale, complex applications, ensuring they are robust, testable, and maintainable.
* Data Persistence: Utilize Room and DataStore for Android data storage, and iOS equivalents where applicable.
* Testing & Quality Assurance: Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices with a focus on unit testing, UI testing, and building testable software architectures.
* Multi-Device Compatibility: Ensure applications support both phones and tablets in portrait and landscape orientations across iOS and Android platforms.
* Multithreading & Memory Management: Efficiently manage background tasks and memory usage through appropriate multithreading techniques and memory profiling tools.
* Error Handling & Caching: Implement robust error-handling mechanisms and caching strategies using built-in Android libraries, third-party tools, and iOS frameworks.
* Networking: Integrate with RESTful APIs, and process JSON and XML data formats, ensuring smooth data communication across both platforms.
* Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize performance using tools like Android Profiler, Xcode Instruments, focusing on memory and execution efficiency.
* Version Control: Collaborate using Git and tools like SourceTree for version control and code collaboration across Android and iOS teams.
* CI/CD Pipelines: Set up continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Android build tools, Jenkins, and equivalent iOS tools to streamline the development process.
* Third-party Libraries & APIs: Integrate third-party libraries and APIs, ensuring seamless interaction across platforms.
* SDK & Framework Development: Create reusable SDKs and frameworks for internal and external use.
* Algorithms & Data Structures: Implement and optimize algorithms and data structures to ensure efficient app performance.

Required Skills:
* 7+ years of hands-on experience in Android development
* Proficiency in Kotlin for Android development
* Deep understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
* Expertise in building large-scale, complex applications and designing testable software architectures.
* Strong experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and Google's Android design principles.
* Experience with Android Jetpack components like Navigation, LiveData, ViewModel, and WorkManager.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format to Please reference job code 237863 when responding to this ad.