What You’ll Do at Ather:

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance applications in native Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Improve existing functionality while building proof-of-concepts (POCs) for future systems.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Cloud, and Backend teams to implement new features and design architecture for future products.
• Collaborate with the program team to ensure accurate planning and high predictability of deliverables.
• Manage the release cycles for assigned modules and prioritize various development activities.

Key Technical Skills:

Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, Android design principles, offline storage, threading, performance tuning, open-source Android libraries, DynamoDB, Firebase, cloud messaging APIs, push notifications, Google’s Android design guidelines, Git

Requirements:

• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Android SDK.
• Strong understanding of Android design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and common libraries for Android development.
• Familiarity with real-time databases like DynamoDB and Firebase.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
• Proficient understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Proficient with code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Curiosity and willingness to explore Android APIs’ inner workings.

Non-Functional Skills:

• Strong ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Comfort with making mistakes, learning from them, and pushing boundaries.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong skills in benchmarking and optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities.

Good to Have:

• Familiarity with continuous integration tools and practices.
• Some knowledge of iOS application development.
• Design knowledge and interest in user experience.