Senior Android Engineer
About this job
YipitData, a leading market research and analytics firm valued at over $1B, is looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join its India Remote team. YipitData processes billions of alternative data points daily to provide strategic intelligence and insights to top investment funds and Fortune 500 companies. Recognized for its award-winning, people-centric culture, the company emphasizes transparency, ownership, and rapid professional growth. As a Senior Android Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining high-performance mobile applications, such as Edison Mail. Your normal day will involve designing and developing advanced Android applications using Kotlin and Java, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs, taking end-to-end ownership of product modules, conducting code reviews, and exploring cutting-edge mobile technologies to improve overall system architecture and app performance.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin/Java and modern frameworks
- Collaborate with product managers and backend developers to define, design, and integrate robust APIs
- Take end-to-end ownership of features from technical design through testing and release
- Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in performance, security, and maintainability
- Explore new Android technologies continuously and contribute to architecture improvements
Requirements
- 7+ years of working experience with 5+ years of hands-on Android development experience
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field with solid CS fundamentals
- In-depth understanding of Android fundamentals including Jetpack components, multithreading, networking, and memory management
- Familiarity with architectural patterns such as MVC, MVVM, or VIPER
- Skilled in performance optimization, crash analysis, and power usage tuning
- Experience working with libraries such as Volley, Glide, Lottie, and Firebase including FCM
Good to have
- Experience with the Google Play submission and review process
- Exposure to email protocols like SMTP and IMAP
- Familiarity with Linux environments or backend services
- Experience with hybrid development using React Native
Who should apply
This role suits experienced mobile developers who thrive in high-expectations, fast-paced environments and value personal ownership and merit-based growth over tenure. Candidates must bring extensive professional Android engineering experience and solid computer science fundamentals. Freshers should not apply, as this position requires at least 7 years of overall working experience.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Senior Android Engineer do at YipitData?
A Senior Android Engineer at YipitData designs, builds, and maintains advanced Android applications like Edison Mail, takes end-to-end ownership of features, and collaborates with backend teams to integrate robust APIs.
Where is the Senior Android Engineer position located?
The Senior Android Engineer role at YipitData is an India Remote position.
What qualifications are required for the Senior Android Engineer role at YipitData?
Applicants need 7+ years of working experience with 5+ years in hands-on Android development, proficiency in Kotlin and Java, deep understanding of Android fundamentals, and a relevant bachelor's degree.
Is YipitData an equal opportunity employer for this role?
Yes, YipitData is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
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