Senior Software Development Engineer (Android)

Job Summary: As a Senior Software Engineer – Android, you will be responsible for crafting performant and resilient Android applications, coupled with Android frameworks and APIs, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.You will play a critical role in improving app performance and stability while shipping core capabilities that enhance the foundational platform. If you are a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to innovate in the mobile space, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities::
• Develop and maintain foundational frameworks and shared components for Android.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and tested code for native mobile apps and actively participate in code reviews.
• Define and improve engineering standards and codebase consistency.
• Take ownership of scaling mobile app development across Engineering, providing valuable insights to refine processes and tools, supporting additional contributors in architecture and codeTake ownership of end-to-end product quality, from developing and designing to maintaining core app frameworks, ensuring reliability and user satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers.
• Create prototypes of new ideas and explore emerging technologies at the forefront of mobile technology.
• Optimize app performance and stability.
• Mind app performance metrics to draw conclusions and drive change
• Additionally, contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts by crafting insightful blogs at the forefront of mobile innovation

Skills and attributes for success::
• Experience in Android mobile native applications development with sound understanding of Android Architecture, Framework, Android SDK, Kotlin/Java, Android Studio IDE
• 2+ years of solving low-level design problems in distributed systems
• Expert in UI components & controls; Jetpack Compose, Action Bars, Widgets, Fragments etc
• Expert in basic components of Android: Activity, Services, Intent, Broadcast Receiver, Content ProviderGood working experience on Web Service Integration ( REST, JSON) & cloud technologies - AWS, GAE, Firebase
• Experience in using analytics, location and social APIs, MDM, payment gateway, SMS gateway, media content transcoding and cloud integration, APM tools
• Should have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software
• Deep understanding of performance metrics and improvement strategies for the app

Preferred education and experience::
• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 4-7 years of professional experience as an Android mobile developer.

About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.