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Lead Android Developer

Lead Android Developer

ValueLabsHyderabad, Republic Of India, IN
3 days ago
Job description

Title : Android Senior Engineer

Location : Hyderabad (work from office)

Notice : Immediate Joiners will be preferred

Summary : We are looking for an experienced Android Senior Engineer with strong expertise in building modern, UI-rich applications for Android Mobile and Android TV platforms.

This role focuses primarily on frontend development using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android architecture components . While hands-on experience with video streaming technologies (ExoPlayer, HLS, DRM) is desirable, it is considered a plus rather than a core requirement .

You are expected to be hands-on, delivery-focused, and capable of working independently to deliver high-quality Android applications within agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities :

Frontend Development

  • Architect, build, and maintain modern, Jetpack Compose-driven UIs for Android and Android TV apps.
  • Deliver responsive, intuitive, and polished experiences across devices.
  • Write clean, modular, and testable Kotlin code aligned with Android best practices.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate business and design requirements into functional UI.
  • Collaborate with QA to ensure quality and reliability of deliverables.
  • Performance & Optimization

  • Optimize UI rendering, responsiveness, memory usage, and battery efficiency.
  • Implement accessibility, localization, and Android TV-specific guidelines.
  • Release & Documentation

  • Contribute to release planning and support deployment cycles.
  • Document UI components, design patterns, and workflows for team reference.
  • (Optional) Video Streaming

  • Exposure to streaming technologies such as ExoPlayer, HLS, DASH, and DRM is a plus .
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic video playback / UI-related streaming issues if required.
  • Familiarity with integrating third-party video SDKs and analytics is beneficial.
  • Qualifications & Skills : -

    Education :

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience :

  • 3-5 years of professional Android development experience.
  • Proven delivery of Android and Android TV apps using Jetpack Compose in production.
  • Technical Skills

  • Expert in Kotlin (Java experience is a plus).
  • Strong in Jetpack Compose, Android Architecture Components (MVVM, LiveData, ViewModel, etc.) .
  • Experience integrating REST / GraphQL APIs .
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processes .
  • (Optional) Knowledge of ExoPlayer, adaptive streaming protocols, DRM systems .
  • Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Clear and proactive communication in distributed / remote setups.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines.
  • Bonus Points

  • Experience with Android TV-specific development and Leanback UI.
  • Familiarity with Firebase, Crashlytics, and analytics SDKs.
  • Exposure to Agile / Scrum workflows.
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    Android Developer • Hyderabad, Republic Of India, IN