A recognized media organization in New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Android Developer to help build and enhance high-quality mobile applications for Android smartphones and tablets. This role focuses on native Android development, modern architecture, and delivering seamless video streaming experiences in a collaborative product environment.

About the Opportunity:

Shift: Days

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours: Standard business

Setting: Hybrid (onsite at least 3 days a week)

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and video streaming

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and deliver new features

Optimize app performance, memory usage, and network efficiency to support a smooth user experience

Ensure code quality through test automation, peer reviews, and engineering best practices

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments

Qualifications:

5+ years of professional Android development experience

Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java, with familiarity with Jetpack libraries

Experience with MVVM, Clean Architecture, or other scalable mobile app architectures

Experience with video streaming on Android, including HLS, DASH, CMAF, media playback, and DRM

Deep understanding of the Android app lifecycle, memory management, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava

Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs

Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using Android Studio and related tools

Experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and crash analytics tools such as Firebase, Bitrise, or Jenkins

Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks such as Koin, Hilt, or Dagger

Comfort working in an agile environment and participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews

Desired Skills:

Android certification

Experience working on consumer-facing apps with high user engagement

Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and device fragmentation best practices

Knowledge of app analytics and A/B testing frameworks

Experience with media, publishing, or news applications

Cloud platform familiarity, such as AWS or Firebase

Sr. Android Developer

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