Develop and maintain native Android apps in Kotlin for drone mission planning. Build responsive UIs, implement MVVM with ViewModel, use Room/SQLite, integrate REST APIs, write asynchronous code with coroutines, optimize performance, collaborate across teams, and follow best practices and code reviews.
As an Android Developer, you will contribute to the development of native Android applications used for drone mission planning and operations. You will work closely with experienced engineers to build new features, improve application performance, and deliver reliable mobile solutions for drone operators.
This role is ideal for candidates with 0–1 year of experience who have a strong foundation in Android development and are eager to work on real-world products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin.
- Build responsive user interfaces using XML layouts for different screen sizes.
- Implement features following the MVVM architecture using ViewModel.
- Work with Room or SQLite for local data storage.
- Develop asynchronous features using Kotlin Coroutines.
- Integrate REST APIs and handle offline data efficiently.
- Debug, test, and optimize application performance.
- Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
- Collaborate with backend, product, and embedded engineering teams.
- Use Git for version control and collaborative development.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0–1 year of experience in Android application development (internships or academic projects are also considered).
- Good knowledge of Kotlin and Android SDK.
- Experience with XML layouts, Activities, Fragments, and View Binding.
- Understanding of MVVM architecture and Android lifecycle.
- Familiarity with Room (or SQLite) and REST APIs.
- Basic knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines.
- Familiarity with Git and version control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced startup environment.
Good to Have
- Exposure to Jetpack Compose.
- Experience with Google Maps SDK, Mapbox, or other mapping libraries.
- Basic understanding of Flutter.
- Knowledge of JUnit or Android testing frameworks.
- GitHub projects or published Android applications.
- Interest in drones, robotics, GIS, or autonomous systems.
Benefits
What You'll Gain
- Work on production-grade Android applications used in real drone operations.
- Hands-on experience with modern Android development practices.
- Mentorship from experienced software and robotics engineers.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone technology.
- Career growth in a fast-paced deep-tech startup with potential for long-term opportunities.
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