Android App Developer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
The City of Philadelphia is a vibrant employer seeking an Android Mobile Developer to create and maintain high-quality Android applications. The role involves collaborating with teams to implement features, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with best practices and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using native Android technologies
• Build responsive mobile interfaces that work seamlessly across various Android devices and screen sizes
• Collaborate with the mobile development team to establish best practices for Android-specific development
• Implement Android-specific features including push notifications, background services, and device integrations
• Ensure applications comply with Google Play Store guidelines and submission requirements
• Write clean, maintainable code following Android development best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for Android platforms
• Debug and resolve Android-specific issues across different device manufacturers and OS versions
• Optimize app performance for various Android hardware configurations
• Integrate with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiences
• Stay current with Android development trends, tools, and Google's evolving platform guidelines
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process and toolchain
• Support production applications and respond to critical issues as needed
• Develops native Android applications and React Native cross-platform solutions
• Implements Android-specific UI components and navigation patterns
• Integrates with Android system services and hardware features
• Optimizes applications for performance across diverse Android device ecosystem
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, and product managers
• Participates in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Writes comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for Android applications
• Performs thorough testing across multiple Android devices and OS versions
• Follows established QA processes to ensure high-quality app releases
Qualifications:
Required:
• Strong proficiency in React Native development with focus on Android platform optimization
• Solid understanding of Android development fundamentals including Activities, Fragments, Services, and Content Providers
• Experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Android SDK tools
• Knowledge of Material Design principles and Android UI/UX best practices
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java/Kotlin programming languages
• Understanding of Android app lifecycle, memory management, and performance optimization
• Experience with Android-specific libraries and frameworks (Retrofit, Room, WorkManager, etc.)
• Familiarity with Google Play Console and app store submission processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex mobile applications
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and mobile app security best practices
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for mobile applications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Preferred:
• Understanding of the modern mobile platform and common architectures
• Strong understanding of the key differences in supported hardware and features across the mobile device landscape
• React Native
• Server-side programming languages such as .NET Core, Node.js, or PHP
• Command line and shell scripts
• Web application security concerns and ways to mitigate them
• Git, or similar version control systems
• SQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Containerization
• Automated test/deployment pipelines
• API design and development
Company:
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States. Founded in 1682, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.