Mid-Level Android Developer

Reply
Detroit Area, MI
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level Android developers with experience in Kotlin and Firebase who are comfortable with maintaining and improving existing codebases.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3–5 years of Android development experience and a track record of maintaining complex applications
    — “3–5 years of Android development experience or equivalent hands-on experience”
  • Individuals familiar with Firebase services like Crashlytics, Analytics, and Cloud Messaging
    — “Hands-on experience with Firebase, such as: Firebase Crashlytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Firebase Analytics”
  • Professionals who can independently analyze and resolve production defects and integrate with REST APIs
    — “Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and production issues”

Things to consider

  • The position involves supporting and enhancing existing applications, not just building new ones
    — “supporting an existing Android application with a combination of application maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancements, and new feature development”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with application maintenance and refactoring in your resume and interviews
    — “Work with existing codebases to identify opportunities for improvement and refactoring”
  • Emphasize your ability to independently investigate and resolve production issues
    — “comfortable working with an established codebase, investigating production issues”
  • Showcase your integration experience with REST APIs and Firebase services
    — “Integrate Android applications with REST APIs and backend services”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of Android architecture patterns like MVVM
    — “Experience with common Android architecture patterns such as MVVM”
  • Include any relevant experience with AWS services or cloud-based architectures
    — “Familiarity with AWS cloud services”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Maintain and enhance existing native Android applications
  • Develop and integrate new features
Typical background
3-5 years of Android development experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Kotlin DevelopmentAndroid SDKREST API IntegrationFirebase ServicesCodebase Maintenance

Preferred

Jetpack ComposeAWS Services

Stack & domain

KotlinAndroid SDKMVVMCoroutinesREST ApisJSONFirebaseAWSGitUnit TestingJetpack ComposeCollaborationProblem SolvingAttention To DetailCommunicationAgile/scrumAndroid DevelopmentIotCloud Computing

About the role

Original posting from Reply via Lever

Concept Reply, part of the Reply Network, is a leader in IoT solutions. We support and advise our customers in Automotive, Manufacturing, Smart Infrastructure and beyond in all aspects of Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing. From designing and developing customized IoT solutions to implementing and managing them seamlessly, Concept Reply helps customers unlock the potential of IoT.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Mid-Level Android Developer to join our team as a Consultant, supporting an existing Android application with a combination of application maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancements, and new feature development.

The ideal candidate has solid hands-on experience with Kotlin and native Android development, experience working with Firebase, and basic familiarity with AWS cloud services. This role requires someone comfortable working with an established codebase, investigating production issues, and delivering reliable improvements while maintaining application stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and enhance existing native Android applications using Kotlin.

Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and production issues.

Develop and integrate new features based on business and technical requirements.

Work with existing codebases to identify opportunities for improvement and refactoring.

Integrate Android applications with REST APIs and backend services.

Work with Firebase services for application monitoring, analytics, notifications, and other application capabilities.

Support application releases, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance activities.

Collaborate with backend developers, QA engineers, product teams, and other technical stakeholders.

Participate in code reviews and follow established development and coding standards.

Assist with debugging and root-cause analysis of application and integration issues.

Work with cloud-connected applications and services hosted on AWS.

Required Skills & Experience:

3–5 years of Android development experience or equivalent hands-on experience.

Strong development experience with Kotlin.

Good understanding of the Android SDK and Android application lifecycle.

Experience with common Android architecture patterns such as MVVM.

Experience with Coroutines and asynchronous programming.

Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with JSON.

Hands-on experience with Firebase, such as:

Firebase Crashlytics

Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Firebase Analytics

Firebase Authentication or Remote Config

Experience debugging, maintaining, and improving existing Android applications.

Familiarity with Git and standard software development workflows.

Understanding of unit testing and general Android testing practices.

Nice to Have:

Basic knowledge or hands-on exposure to AWS services and cloud-based application architectures.

Experience with AWS services such as API Gateway, Cognito, Lambda, CloudWatch, or S3.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for Android applications.

Experience supporting production applications and investigating issues using logs and monitoring tools.

Experience with Jetpack Compose is a plus.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Android developer who is comfortable working in an environment where the majority of the work involves maintaining and improving an existing application, while also contributing to new development when required. They should be able to independently investigate technical issues, understand an existing codebase, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

Role: Consultant – Android Developer

Level: Mid-Level

Primary Technology: Kotlin / Android

Project Focus: Application Maintenance, Support & Feature Development

About Reply

Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.

The base compensation range for this contract position is between $80-90k per year. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and, as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.

Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at jobusa@reply.com. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.

Source: Reply careers (Lever)

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