Android Developer

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can join our engineering team as an SDE-1 As an Android SDE-1 at Swiggy, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our Android mobile application, which millions of users rely on to order food, groceries, dine in and enjoy a seamless delivery experience. This opportunity offers you a chance to work closely with our talented team of Android developers and gain valuable hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of app development.

We are seeking a skilled Android Software Development Engineer (SDE-1) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for mobile technology and a proven track record of delivering high-quality Android applications. As an SDE-1 you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications that delight our users and exceed industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to make our app more scalable and robust. Adhere to best practices and promote code reusability.
• Development: Write clean, maintainable, reusable code in Kotlin. Implement new features, enhancements, and bug fixes according to project requirements and timelines.
• Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to ensure the reliability and stability of our Consumer App.
• Performance Optimisation: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimise Android applications for speed, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.
• Documentation: Create technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and release notes. Document codebase changes, architecture decisions, and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate product requirements into technical solutions. Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in Android development. Continuously improve development processes, coding standards, and software quality through innovation and experimentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 3.5 to 5 years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Proficiency in the Kotlin programming language, including Kotlin Flow and coroutines.
• Proficiency with the following: ANR detection and resolution. Memory leak detection and resolution. Dependency injection frameworks like Dagger, Hilt, etc.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools.
• Experience with Android architecture components (e. g., MVVM, LiveData, Room, RecyclerView optimisations, Data Binding, View Binding, etc).
• Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/Proto, etc.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e. g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e. g., Jenkins).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Kotlin Multiplatform will be the cherry on top.