Android Developer
The Citizens Foundation, Pakistan

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Proficient with Android development using Java (proficiency in languages such as Kotlin/C++/Python/C# would be an advantage)
• Strong experience with publishing Android apps
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git or DevOps
• Familiarity with continuous integration

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