Android Developer

Cruise Planners HQ • Coral Springs, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-quality, user-focused Android applications using Kotlin as the primary development language, with a strong foundational knowledge of Java. You’ll work on both new initiatives and modernizing existing codebases, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable, and intuitive mobile experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/computer engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Android application development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin, with solid understanding of Java.
• Experience modernizing legacy Java codebases to Kotlin + Jetpack Compose.
• Proven experience as an Android developer with a portfolio of released applications in Google Play Store
• Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Android Studio, and core Android development best practices.
• Experience implementing MVVM architecture, Jetpack Compose, Compose Navigation, and LiveData.
• Practical experience implementing dependency injection to improve modularity, testability, and scalability of Android applications.
• Proficiency in Kotlin Coroutines and Flow for asynchronous and reactive programming.
• Familiarity with Jetpack libraries, including Lifecycle, Navigation, and WorkManager.
• Strong grasp of clean coding practices and the ability to design scalable, maintainable application architectures.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating Android apps with backend services.
• Experience working with Firebase (push notifications, analytics, crash reporting).
• Skilled in unit testing, debugging, and using modern tools for app reliability.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitrise.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.
• Comfortable working in Agile development environments, using tools like Jira and Bitbucket.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts early.

Nice To Haves

• Contributions to open source or active maintenance of GitHub repositories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform, ensuring robust, responsive, and user-friendly designs.
• Maintains and modifies existing applications on their own as well as under direction from senior staff members.
• Performs maintenance programming for existing codebase.
• Performs custom programming as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing development of assigned tasks.
• Work closely with project teams, designers, and other developers to define, design, and deploy new features and functionality.
• The items listed above are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to perform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level