Android Developer

Role: Android DeveloperLocation: New York (Onsite)Type: ContractDuration: 1 YearDay to Day Job Duties:Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Android mobile applications using Kotlin and Java.Develop Android application components using architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, and/or MVI.Build secure mobile application functionality, including biometric authentication, encryption, certificate pinning, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect.Integrate Android applications with backend services using REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and other real-time data integrations.Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and UI tests using tools such as JUnit, Espresso, Mockito, and Robolectric.Troubleshoot application defects, performance issues, API integration problems, and production defects across Android applications.Configure and support automated build, testing, and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines.Manage Android application releases through the Google Play Console, including application signing, staged rollouts, version management, and production releases.Use Git-based version control platforms, including GitHub, GitLab, and/or Bitbucket, for source-code management and collaboration.Collaborate with product, design, backend engineering, QA, security, and other technology teams to develop and deliver Android application features.Participate in code reviews, testing, defect resolution, release activities, and ongoing application maintenance.Apply mobile application security, coding, testing, and release-management practices throughout the software development lifecycle.Basic Qualifications:Minimum 5+ years of professional Android application development experience.Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and strong working knowledge of Java for Android application development.Hands-on experience implementing Android application architecture using MVVM, Clean Architecture, and/or MVI patterns.5+ years of Experience implementing mobile application security capabilities including biometric authentication, encryption, certificate pinning, OAuth 2.0, and/or OpenID Connect.5+ years of Experience developing automated tests using JUnit, Espresso, Mockito, and/or Robolectric.5+ years of Experience configuring or supporting automated build and deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes for Android applications.5+ years of Experience integrating Android applications with REST APIs, GraphQL, and real-time data services using WebSockets.5+ years of Experience using the Google Play Console, including application signing, staged rollouts, release management, and application publishing.Proficiency with Git-based version control, including GitHub, GitLab, and/or Bitbucket.Travel:Not specified in the source job description.Degree:Degree requirement not specified in the source job description.Nice to Have: (But not a must)Experience developing mobile applications within the financial services, wealth management, brokerage, or related financial-services industry.Familiarity with financial-data standards and technologies such as the FIX protocol and market-data feeds.Experience working on cross-platform parity initiatives, including replicating functionality between iOS and Android applications.Knowledge of regulatory, security, and data-privacy requirements applicable to financial mobile applications, including SOC 2 and relevant data-privacy regulations.Experience with mobile analytics, monitoring, and crash-reporting tools such as Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, and Datadog.Familiarity with design systems and maintaining consistent user experiences across mobile platforms.Knowledge of mobile accessibility standards, testing tools, and accessibility best practices.