Senior Android App Developer - Ztek Consulting INC

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Senior Android App Developer Connected Vehicles
We are looking for a Senior android app developer with responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications including work on improving the architecture. You will work closely with other Engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-friendly mobile solutions.

Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain mobile applications on Android platform for connected vehicles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new connectivity features on automotive platform.
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.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Implement mobile development best practices to ensure high code quality and performance.
Adhere to security and data protection guidelines for mobile applications.

Requirements
7 - 10+ years knowledge in Native android app development.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with Connected Vehicle and its electronic components.
Knowledge of following in-vehicle technology platform (Bluetooth, BLE, Wifi, CAN, or Most)
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 Compose
Strong experience building and maintaining Android libraries via Gradle/Maven
Working 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.
Working Knowledge of Unit and Automated testing using Espresso UI Automation
Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Fastlane and using version control tools like Git, Gitlab.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies/challenges.
Experience integrating and managing content through various CMS platforms within iOS applications.
Proven experience developing applications for a global audience, considering various regional requirements and standards.
Expertise in localizing applications for multiple languages and regions, ensuring a seamless user experience across diverse markets.
Ability to design and develop reusable SDKs and frameworks that can be utilized across multiple applications or by third-party developers.
In-depth knowledge of mobile security standards and best practices to protect user data and ensure application security. Commitment to implementing security best practices in code, architecture, and application deployment to prevent vulnerabilities.
Proficiency in using profiling tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and optimize battery usage.
Experience using SonarQube or similar tools to identify code smells and maintain high code quality

Nice to Haves
Understanding of CI/CD principles working for automotive sector.
Good understanding of UI/UX design principles and ability to work closely with designers.
Good knowledge of UX best practices, interactive design principles, guidelines, including current mobile accessibility standards.
Preferred familiarity with Bluetooth, BT Profiles, Digital Key, Core Bluetooth, External accessory, OAuth 2.0 and iAP2
Able to work on Agile and vehicle Test-driven development.
Familiar with agile processes, continuous integration, and working with a remote team.

ABOUT Ztek:

Website:www.ztekinc.com

Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hrd@ztekinc.com Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.