Pocket FM - Senior Android Developer - Kotlin

Job Title : Senior Android Engineer.

Location : Bengaluru (Hybrid).

Experience : 5+ years.

Company : Pocket FM.

About Pocket FM

Pocket FM is revolutionizing the way audio content is consumed by bringing engaging, high-quality storytelling to millions of users worldwide. As a rapidly growing platform, we are seeking talented engineers who are passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications.

Role Overview

As a Senior Android Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Pocket FM's Android application, ensuring a seamless user experience and high performance. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to create a world-class mobile experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Pocket FM Android application with a focus on performance and usability.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using Kotlin and Jetpack components.
• Optimize app performance, responsiveness, and memory usage.
• Implement best practices for UI/UX in accordance with Material Design principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure high-quality code by writing unit and integration tests.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance functionality.
• Debug and resolve issues reported by users and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Android development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and deep understanding of the Android SDK.
• Experience with Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, Room, etc.)
• Proficiency in MVVM architecture and knowledge of design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of multi-threading and memory management.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Good understanding of performance optimization and profiling tools.
• Experience with Firebase, push notifications, analytics, and A/B testing.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  
  

Good To Have

• Experience with ExoPlayer for audio streaming.
• Knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines and Flow.
• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose.
• Open-source contributions or published apps on Play Store.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a rapidly growing audio entertainment platform.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
  
  

Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture.

If you're passionate about building high-quality Android applications and want to be a part of an innovative and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!.

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