Senior Software Developer (Android)

Position Overview:  

If you are looking to join a team where you can leverage your experience and design and develop a new native iOS application, then this is the position for you.  You will be part of a team that is highly motivated about our mission which is to build pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. You will be the lead developer building applications while interfacing with project leads and architects (located in the US and UK) and our offshore development center in India.  You will be accountable for the development of our SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) and SiMD (Software in a Medical Device) mobile apps while ensuring high quality of the design and code, robustness of our CI/CD pipelines and usability of the features implemented. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications with a focus on performance, security, and scalability. 

• Design and develop high quality native Android applications using Kotlin and Java. 

• Deep knowledge and experience with Android system frameworks, camera, hardware sensors, and BLE peripherals. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, backend, design) to define, design, and ship new features. 

• Optimize app performance, memory usage, and battery efficiency through profiling and code refinement. 

• Work with Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and task management. 

• Implement and maintain automated build and deployment workflows using Azure DevOps or similar tools. 

• Handle uploading, releasing, and managing apps on the Google Play Store, including alpha/beta tracks and production rollouts. 

• Ensure compatibility across various Android versions and device configurations. 

• Manage background processes, foreground services, and work with system-level APIs. 

• Debug system-level issues using tools like ADB, Logcat, Systrace, and Perfetto. 

• Ensure application security using Android’s best practices for secure data storage, authentication, and communication. 

• Maintain detailed technical documentation and participate in code reviews. 

• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation. 

• Stay up-to-date with new mobile technology trends, applications, and protocols. 

Authority (if applicable): 

Not applicable 

Skills & Experience:  

• 5+ years of professional experience in native Android app development. 

• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle. 

• Languages: Proficient in Kotlin and Java. 

• Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, Android OS & System internals and performance tuning. 

• Experience with Hardware & sensor integration, working with Camera, GPS, Accelerometer, NFC, etc. 

• Deep knowledge of BLE, JobScheduler, WorkManager 

• CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including build pipelines, release management, and environment configurations. 

• Security: Deep understanding of app security principles: Keychain, SSL pinning, secure storage, biometrics (FaceID/TouchID), and compliance with App Store privacy policies. 

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services. 

• Unit Testing using JUNit, Mockito, Espresso. 

• Knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices. 

• Proficiency in building flexible UIs that adapt to various screen sizes using ConstraintLayout or Jetpack Compose. 

• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance optimization. 

• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines. 

• Experience with Git or other version control tools. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team. 

• Experience with mobile application security testing, incl. use of tools like SonarQube and mend.io. 

• Familiarity with tools like App Center, Fastlane, Firebase and Crashlytics. 

• Familiarity with Linux development environments and tools (e.g., bash, make, gdb). 

• Hybrid languages such as Flutter or React Native or Ionic is a plus. 

Qualifications/Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.   

• 5+ years of professional experience in Android development, with a focus on system-level or low-level components 

• Experience working in a regulated environment such as medical devices (FDA/MDR), HIPAA, GDPR is strongly desired. 

• Experience in publishing and maintaining apps in the Google Play Store. 

• Strong foundation in operating systems, computer architecture, and embedded systems 

• Experience working with AOSP, custom ROMs, or Android firmware is highly desirable 

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multi-threading 

• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments. 

• Certifications in Android development or embedded programming (optional but a plus) 

Preferences:  

• Hands-on experience with performance tuning for Android devices (CPU, GPU, memory, battery) 

• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, etc.) 

• Participation in open-source Android projects or communities

• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams 

Team  

Not applicable 

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact  

Internal – Project Management Office, Cloud and Mobile Architects, V&V Leads, other Software Developers, DevOps Engineers and QA Engineers 

External - None 

Travel Requirements 

Position may involve travel up to 10% of the time. Most trips will include overnight or international travel.  

Languages 

• Speaking: Yes English 

• Writing/Reading: Yes English 

Working Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions) 

Remote (US ET time zone) 

Special Factors 

None