Sr. Android Developer

A recognized media organization in New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Android Developer to help build and enhance high-quality mobile applications for Android smartphones and tablets. This role focuses on native Android development, modern architecture, and delivering seamless video streaming experiences in a collaborative product environment.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Days


• Schedule: Monday to Friday


• Hours: Standard business


• Setting: Hybrid (onsite at least 3 days a week)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and video streaming


• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and deliver new features


• Optimize app performance, memory usage, and network efficiency to support a smooth user experience


• Ensure code quality through test automation, peer reviews, and engineering best practices


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience


• Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java, with familiarity with Jetpack libraries


• Experience with MVVM, Clean Architecture, or other scalable mobile app architectures


• Experience with video streaming on Android, including HLS, DASH, CMAF, media playback, and DRM


• Deep understanding of the Android app lifecycle, memory management, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava


• Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs


• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using Android Studio and related tools


• Experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and crash analytics tools such as Firebase, Bitrise, or Jenkins


• Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks such as Koin, Hilt, or Dagger


• Comfort working in an agile environment and participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews

Desired Skills:

• Android certification


• Experience working on consumer-facing apps with high user engagement


• Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and device fragmentation best practices


• Knowledge of app analytics and A/B testing frameworks


• Experience with media, publishing, or news applications


• Cloud platform familiarity, such as AWS or Firebase