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# Sr. Android Developer

- **Company:** PHOTON, LLC
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Mobile Application Software, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft Copilot, Stateflow, Strategies of Testing, Concurrency, Backend, Kotlin, Build Management, Jetpack Compose, Google Gemini
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75884708-sr-android-developer

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience in Android application development
 * Strong mobile application development in Kotlin, and testing background is a must (Espresso, UI Automator, MockK or Compose for Android)
 * Proficient in Kotlin Flow, StateFlow, and SharedFlow
 * Experience with Jetpack Compose and with coroutines and concurrency.
 * Regularly working with AI for day-to-day development, including debugging and coding. Gemini or Copilot is a plus, and agentic AI is a plus.
 * Experience Cloud technology and CI/CD pipelines is nice to have
 * Strong knowledge of QA practices

## Description

The Android Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience. This role requires a strong foundation in Android development along with a solid understanding of testing frameworks and QA practices to deliver robust, production-ready applications.

 * You will work closely with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend engineers in an Agile environment to build scalable mobile solutions. The role also involves contributing to testing strategies, improving application quality, and ensuring smooth integration with backend systems.
 * Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications ensuring performance, scalability, and responsiveness
 * UI Implementation: Build intuitive and user-friendly interfaces while adhering to design standards and best practices
 * Testing & QA: Implement and execute UI and functional tests using tools like Espresso, UI Automator, or Jetpack Compose testing frameworks
 * Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely and quality deliverables
 * Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and review processes
 * Integration: Ensure seamless integration of mobile applications with backend APIs and services
 * CI/CD Support: Contribute to build and deployment pipelines, supporting automation and release processes