Android Developer (SDK)

Company Description Shortlist Design is a specialized design and technology recruitment company founded by designer and design researcher Sriram, officially launched in 2022 to help organizations hire top 1% design and tech talent. Drawing on years of experience in both product design and design recruiting, Sriram has helped scale design teams such as f1Studioz from a small agency to a large, acquisition-ready organization. Shortlist Design partners with high-growth and innovative companies, contributing to the design and tech hiring strategies of brands like Loop Health, Jupiter Money, Zamp Finance, Zepto, Noon.com, CheQ, Lyearn, Sprinklr, Posha (Nymble), and DEPT Agency. The team focuses on building strong product and design capabilities for clients, offering opportunities for professionals to work with notable digital products and forward-thinking organizations. Applicants can expect a culture that values design excellence, research-driven thinking, and long-term career growth.Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Android Developer (SDK) role based in Gurugram. The Android Developer will design, develop, and maintain Android SDKs and mobile applications, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Daily responsibilities include implementing new features, optimizing performance, ensuring compatibility across devices, and maintaining clean, testable code. The role also involves reviewing code, troubleshooting issues, integrating third-party services, and contributing to best practices in Android design and development. The developer will participate in technical discussions, provide input on architecture decisions, and help improve development workflows and documentation.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Mobile Application Development and building Mobile Applications.Candidates should possess strong skills in Android Development and Android Design.Candidates should possess strong skills in Software Development, including object-oriented programming and design patterns.Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java for Android, along with experience using Android SDK, Android Studio, and related tools.Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integrating backend services into mobile applications.Knowledge of modern Android architecture components (e.g., ViewModel, LiveData, Room, Jetpack libraries) and MVVM or similar patterns.Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, code review processes, and collaborative development workflows.Ability to write unit and integration tests, and experience with debugging, profiling, and performance optimization on Android.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional,