Android Mobile Application Developer

*About Us*Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.We're a fast-growing patented mobile technology company building a next-generation navigation platform designed to transform how people move through cities. By leveraging real-time data, geolocation intelligence, and scalable backend systems, we deliver privacy focused, smarter, safer, and more connected user experiences.As we bring development fully in-house, we are looking for engineers who can quickly ramp on an existing codebase, contribute immediately, and help scale a high-impact product.*Position Overview*We are seeking a highly skilled *Android Mobile Application Developer* with deep expertise in building, optimizing, and scaling native Android applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in performance-driven environments and has experience integrating real-time data systems into mobile applications.You will play a critical role in developing and enhancing our Android application, working closely with backend, product, and design teams to deliver seamless, high-performance user experiences.*Key Responsibilities** Design, build, and maintain *native Android applications* using *Kotlin and Java* * Own core Android architecture, performance optimization, and application lifecycle management * Integrate APIs for authentication, search, and real-time data synchronization * Implement *real-time communication features using WebSockets (Python-based services)* * Collaborate with backend teams working in *Python (Django)* and *Ruby (Sinatra)* * Lead integration and optimization of *Mapbox SDK* for navigation and geolocation features * Translate product requirements and UI/UX designs into responsive, high-quality Android interfaces * Write clean, scalable, and testable code following Android best practices * Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards and development workflows * Debug complex issues and optimize app performance across devices and OS versions * Support release cycles across development, staging, and production environments*QualificationsRequired** 4-6+ years of professional *Android development experience* * Strong proficiency in *Kotlin and Java* * Deep understanding of *Android SDK, app lifecycle, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, etc.)* * Proven experience integrating *RESTful APIs and real-time data systems* * Hands-on experience with *WebSockets for real-time mobile applications* * Experience working with backend systems built in *Python (Django)* * Familiarity with *Ruby (Sinatra framework)* * Strong experience with *Mapbox integration* and geolocation-based services * Experience with *Git, CI/CD pipelines, and release management* * Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills*Preferred** Experience building *navigation or location-based applications* * Familiarity with real-time tracking, routing, or mobility platforms * Experience with scalable systems and xawqmyg event-driven architectures * Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Firebase) * Experience with *Docker or DevOps workflows* * Familiarity with *Grattle* or similar tools/frameworks * Prior experience in a startup or high-growth, fast-paced environment*What We're Looking For** Engineers who can *take ownership of the Android application end-to-end* * Developers who move fast, write clean code, and think in systems * Strong collaborators who can work cross-functionally with product, backend, and design teams * Individuals excited to build and scale a *real-time, high-impact navigation platform*Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearExperience: * Python: 4 years (Required) * Ruby: 4 years (Required) * Kotlin: 4 years (Required) * Java: 4 years (Required) * Gradle: 2 years (Preferred) * Native Android Mobile App Development: 3 years (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irving, TX 75039