Job Title: Mobile Software Engineer – Android
Location: New York, NY Metro Area (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract
About the Opportunity
Are you eager to build consumer-facing mobile solutions that strengthen real-world community engagement? We are seeking an experienced Android Engineer to craft high-impact mobile applications that bridge communication across multiple user groups. In this role, you will champion modern Android architecture, delivering performant, reliable features that directly enhance daily collaboration for end users.
Responsibilities
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Author scalable, maintainable codebase structures using Kotlin and Java throughout the complete software lifecycle.
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Partner with cross-functional product, design, and backend engineering teams to bring features from initial vision through deployment.
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Build, maintain, and optimize native Android applications to guarantee top-tier responsiveness and operational stability.
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Conduct thorough code reviews, lead technical planning, and refine existing application architectures.
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Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks across diverse hardware configurations.
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Champion inclusive product development by integrating accessibility and user-centric design principles into every release.
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Stay aligned with modern Android SDK tools, updates, and mobile development industry standards.
Requirements
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3+ years of hands-on professional software engineering experience shipping native Android applications.
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Advanced proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or both development languages.
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Practical background working with Jetpack Compose and standard Android development frameworks.
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Proven track record integrating mobile clients with RESTful APIs alongside backend engineering teams.
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Sound knowledge of modern mobile architectural patterns, performance optimization, and mobile testing methodologies.
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Demonstrated history of publishing and maintaining live applications on the Google Play Store.
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Excellent collaborative mindset and strong oral/written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience engineering mobile platforms that serve distinct simultaneous user personas (such as administrative and end-consumer audiences).
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Understanding of digital accessibility standards and designing tools for varied demographic needs.
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Professional exposure to educational technology, mission-driven organizations, or non-profit software ecosystems.
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Technical familiarity implementing background push services, offline-first data synchronization, or multi-tenant user accounts.
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Experience maintaining compatibility across wide-ranging Android operating system versions and form factors.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base compensation package reflective of experience level.
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
