Senior Android Engineer

**About Photon** Photon is a **Digital Engineering and Digital Modernization company** founded in 1999. We partner with leading global enterprises, including **Fortune 500 organizations** , to build and modernize digital platforms and deliver exceptional digital experiences. **Role Overview** **Role:** **Senior Android Engineer** **Work Location:** Berkeley Heights, NJ **Secondary Locations:** Alpharetta, GA and Frisco, TX. We are looking for a **Senior Android Engineer** with strong hands-on experience developing and supporting Android applications. The role requires expertise in **Android development, REST API integration, SQLite, WebView** , and managing application UI and performance on **low-memory devices** . **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, enhance, and support Android applications. * Integrate Android applications with backend services using **REST APIs** . * Work with **SQLite** for local data storage. * Develop and support application functionality using **WebView** . * Develop and manage user interfaces optimized for **low-memory devices** . * Optimize application behaviour and UI performance for resource-constrained devices. * Troubleshoot Android application, device, UI, and API integration issues. * Write and maintain **unit tests** . * Perform and support **API testing** . * Follow secure coding practices for application development. * Monitor and troubleshoot application issues using **Datadog and Grafana** , where applicable. * Use **GitHub** for source code management. * Use **Jira** for tracking development activities, issues, and defects. * Support debugging and resolution of application issues across development and production environments. **Required Qualifications** * Minimum **8+ years of relevant software engineering experience** . * Bachelor's degree in **Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology** , or a related field. * Strong hands-on experience with **Android application development** . * Experience integrating Android applications with backend services using **REST APIs** . * Hands-on experience with **SQLite** for local data storage. * Experience developing and supporting application functionality using **WebView** . * Experience developing and managing UI for **low-memory devices** . * Experience with **GitHub** and **Jira** . * Strong understanding of **unit testing** and writing test cases. * Experience with **API testing** . * Understanding of **secure coding practices** and mobile application security. * Experience with **Datadog and/or Grafana** for application monitoring and troubleshooting. * Strong **debugging, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills** . **Preferred Qualifications** * Good knowledge of **Kotlin and Java** for Android development. * Experience with Android SDK and modern Android development practices. * Understanding of Android UI performance optimization and memory management. * Knowledge of mobile application security best practices. * Experience with **JUnit, Espresso** , or other Android testing frameworks. * Experience with **Postman** or similar tools for API testing. * Understanding of Android lifecycle management and device compatibility. * Experience working in **Agile/Scrum development environments** . * Experience developing and maintaining **large-scale enterprise Android applications** .