Android Developer

Job Title:Android Developer

Location: Chicago,IL

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $69/hour

Job Type: W-2 Contract

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Key Responsibilities:

• Feature Development: Design, develop, and deploy new features for our existing Android application, ensuring seamless integration and optimal user experience.
• Code Quality & Optimization: Write clean, efficient, and scalable code using modern Android development practices and tools.
• Architecture & Strategy: Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the technical direction of the Android platform.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions that meet business and user needs.
• Innovation & Research: Stay current with Android platform updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends, and proactively apply them to improve the app.
• Mentorship & Standards: Promote best practices in coding, testing, and design; mentor junior developers and help maintain a high standard of engineering excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional Android development experience, with a strong portfolio of shipped apps or features.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and deep understanding of Android SDKs and APIs across OS versions. Experience with Jetpack Compose is a huge plus
• Experience working on large-scale applications with complex architectures.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, HTTP, and asynchronous data handling.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and experience collaborating with design teams.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law