Android Mobile Application Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Android Mobile Application Developer with deep expertise in building, optimizing, and scaling native Android applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in performance-driven environments and has experience integrating real-time data systems into mobile applications.

You will play a critical role in developing and enhancing our Android application, working closely with backend, product, and design teams to deliver seamless, high-performance user experiences., * Design, build, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and Java

• Own core Android architecture, performance optimization, and application lifecycle management
• Integrate APIs for authentication, search, and real-time data synchronization
• Implement real-time communication features using WebSockets (Python-based services)
• Collaborate with backend teams working in Python (Django) and Ruby (Sinatra)
• Lead integration and optimization of Mapbox SDK for navigation and geolocation features
• Translate product requirements and UI/UX designs into responsive, high-quality Android interfaces
• Write clean, scalable, and testable code following Android best practices
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards and development workflows
• Debug complex issues and optimize app performance across devices and OS versions
• Support release cycles across development, staging, and production environments

• 4-6+ years of professional Android development experience
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, app lifecycle, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, etc.)
• Proven experience integrating RESTful APIs and real-time data systems
• Hands-on experience with WebSockets for real-time mobile applications
• Experience working with backend systems built in Python (Django)
• Familiarity with Ruby (Sinatra framework)
• Strong experience with Mapbox integration and geolocation-based services
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and release management
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience building navigation or location-based applications
• Familiarity with real-time tracking, routing, or mobility platforms
• Experience with scalable systems and event-driven architectures
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Firebase)
• Experience with Docker or DevOps workflows
• Familiarity with Grattle or similar tools/frameworks
• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth, fast-paced environment

We're a fast-growing patented mobile technology company building a next-generation navigation platform designed to transform how people move through cities. By leveraging real-time data, geolocation intelligence, and scalable backend systems, we deliver privacy focused, smarter, safer, and more connected user experiences. As we bring development fully in-house, we are looking for engineers who can quickly ramp on an existing codebase, contribute immediately, and help scale a high-impact product.