Sr Android Developer(no third party, only W2)

Role: Sr Android DeveloperLocation: Irving, TXDuration: 6 monthsPay Rate: $65-70/hour on W2, client will not consider C2CWork Type: OnsiteYears of Experience7+ years of overall software engineering experience.5+ years of hands-on native Android application development experience using Kotlin and/or Java.Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) 5+ years of hands-on native Android application development experience using Kotlin and/or Java.Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android framework components, application lifecycle, permissions, storage, threading, background execution, networking, and device compatibility.Experience designing Android applications using scalable architecture patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, dependency injection, and modular code organization.Experience with RESTful API integration, JSON, authentication flows, error handling, offline storage, caching, and limited-connectivity scenarios.Experience profiling and tuning Android applications for memory, performance, responsiveness, battery usage, and crash reduction.Experience planning and executing device performance testing on Android hardware, including benchmarking, profiling, load testing, battery analysis, and identifying device-specific performance constraints.Experience with unit testing, test-driven development practices, automated UI testing, and maintaining reliable code coverage.Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, build automation, release management, crash reporting, and production support practices.Ability to analyze complex technical problems, make sound engineering decisions, and clearly communicate technical recommendations to stakeholders.Experience with responsive mobile development across multiple Android OS versions, screen sizes, and device types.Nice-to-Have Qualifications (Desired but Not Required)React Native or cross-platform mobile development experience.Experience with AWS, MongoDB, REST endpoints, enterprise mobility, device management, Android security practices, or store technology platforms.Experience evaluating Android platform capabilities, device SDKs, open-source libraries, and market solutions.Experience with using AI Coding Tools. Ex: Windsurf, CopilotEducation & Certification RequirementsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.Preferred Industry Experience Store technology, enterprise mobility, Android device management, or retail technology environments preferred.Please send resume ASAP.