Lead Engineer / Software Engineer (android Apps)

 Architecture, Design & Development

Architecture, Design and Development of Innovative Technology Products based on Android
Help in developing realistic product plans with time schedules, critical dates, assumptions, risks, dependencies and requirements
Follow good coding practices to ensure that the code is first time right, scalable, re-usable, testable and optimized to suite the requirements
Write comprehensive test cases and test the software thoroughly to ensure defect free implementation
Use agile practices in day to day activities
Ensure timely and effective documentation as per the defined standards
Regularly monitor the progress of the module(s) involving review of all deliverables, slippages, defects etc and take corrective measures, if required
Initiate process improvement and ensure compliance to quality standards.
Foresee issues/risks and take corrective actions
Technically mentor junior people in the team and assist them as and when needed
Keep abreast with latest technologies and bring about regular self up-gradation
Strive to deliver the best quality solution in a timely manner
 
 

Competencies
Technical Competencies
Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 5+ years related industry experience
Mobile App developer with 3+ years experience in Android application development, Android SDK and Java
Should have developed native apps listed in Google Play
Used Android software tools: Eclipse IDE and debugger
In-depth hands on expertise with Java and Linux is a must
Experience in BTLE, GPS, Sensors, SQLite, Android Service
Knowledge of Android OS a great plus
Very good understanding of Java and Android lifecycle, garbage collection and design patterns.
Experience targeting multiple Android devices, both phones and tablets, from multiple manufacturers and across all OS versions.
Experience debugging an Android app
Performance optimizations for mobile devices
Experience with HTTP and REST web services
Experience in XHTML / HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, JSON, or other Web technologies is a great plus
Performing Unit testing, peer code review, technical documentation
Thorough understanding of all phases of software development and meticulous about coding practices, unit testing and clean documentation
Demonstrated success working in a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
iOS experience a great plus. Android NDK experience a great plus
Very good debugging skills to solve complex problems without much assistance
Good knowledge of agile practices, configuration management, defect tracking, etc
 

Soft Skills
Good communication skills
Should be a self-starter and work effectively with very little assistance
Self-motivated with a continuous desire to look for avenues for innovation
Ability to deal with ambiguity and take informed decisions
Good team player and always willing to help others and proactively seek help when needed
Firm believer in execution excellence with a passion to build top notch technology products