Responsibilities

Absolutely. You would be responsible for developing applications for devices powered by the Android operating system. A very competitive income is waiting for you, by building a very satisfying career as an Android developer, working fully remotely from the coziness of your home. Did you know that Android is still the most used mobile operating system in the world?

• Development and support applications using Kotlin, Java, RxJava, Android DevTools, and web services (JSON REST)
• Continuous integration with Jenkins
• Applications development for new projects using Scrum and Agile (in collaboration with the design team and iOS developers)
• Documentation of planning and implementation processes in Jira and Confluence Requirements
• Android development with a strong knowledge of Android, and deep expertise in Java
• Consuming RESTful JSON APIs and WebSockets
• Using existing frameworks and APIs effectively, with in-depth knowledge of device and Android version interaction
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation for both internal and external use
• Techniques to achieve high-quality user experiences, adhering to Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Writing efficient, maintainable, and reusable code
• Design, data structures, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Git for version control
• Strong focus on usability in app design and development AI related requirements
• Proficiency in AI-driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar is required to assist in mobile application development
• Strong prompt engineering skills to optimize the outputs of AI tools effectively
• Critical understanding of the boundaries of AI tools and the ability to apply sound judgment and critical thinking
• Utilizing artificial intelligence to debug, refine code quality, and improve documentation for enhanced productivity and workflow reliability Considered an Advantage:
• Experience with Kotlin, Android’s preferred language for new development
• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose for modern UI development
• Experience with modern Android app architectures such as MVVM or MVI
• Exposure to Android Jetpack libraries (e.g., LiveData, ViewModel)
• Use of Firebase or other cloud-based services for app development
• Velvetech is in the TOP 5 development companies in Illinois, USA
• You have FLEXIBLE working conditions and a COOPERATIVE environment
• Many CHALLENGING and exciting projects with new opportunities and learning
• GROWTH opportunities, skills and competencies improvement, and professional certification
• In-company TRAINING (English, Software / DevOps / Project management / Design / Business) Our team We are a friendly team of 150+ professionals where everyone is able to achieve high results and grows professionally not only due to their own knowledge and skills but also with the support of colleagues. Values that we highly appreciate are high performance, responsibility, respect, and loyalty. Velvetech invests in their people, additional education, certification, and others. You choose your career path and we are here to support you! People work together in harmony, encouraging each other to continuously learn, progress, and pursue perfection. Our employees enjoy working as we turn challenges into advantages to share success with each other. You have a chance to become a part of a friendly and professional team that creates robust software solutions to deliver maximum value to our international clients. Office locations: Miami Office - Headquarters: 18101 Collins Ave, Suite 1208, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160; Chicago Office: 5440 N. Cumberland Ave, Suite #150, Chicago, IL 60656 We’ve accumulated solid experience across many industries and business cases and consolidated some of its examples in one place to help you make the right decision. Each week we post articles based on our team’s expertise and current industry trends to provide you with insights and inspire you to take on IT initiatives. Being more than a team of IT professionals, we support a flexible and progressive environment to adapt to our clients' needs, earn their trust, and grow expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year Experience: 3 years required Apply To this Job