Lokal - Senior Android Engineer - Java/Kotlin

Job description
We're Hiring : Android Engineer (SDE-2) at Lokal App!

Are you passionate about crafting seamless, high-quality Android applications? Join Lokal, India's leading hyperlocal platform , and be part of a team that impacts millions of lives daily .

As an Android Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing our Android apps, ensuring exceptional user experiences and contributing to a product that empowers hyperlocal communities.

Your Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to translate product requirements into features.

- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions .

- Build and maintain scalable, reliable systems using best engineering practices.

- Develop new features, optimize existing ones, and ensure high-quality deliverables .

- Contribute to team growth through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For :

- 4-5+ years of experience in Android development (apps on Google Play are a plus!).

- Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, with deep knowledge of Android SDK and design principles.

- Familiarity with libraries, video streaming, analytics, payment gateways, and RESTful APIs.

- Experience in offline storage, threading, and performance tuning .

- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.

- A knack for benchmarking, optimization, and supporting multiple Android devices .

- Experience with code versioning tools like Git.

- Published at least one original Android app.

Why Lokal ?

- Work on impactful projects that affect millions.

- Enjoy high autonomy with the freedom to take risks and innovate.

- Collaborate with passionate, approachable teammates - .

- Stay connected through our fun employee initiatives: meme channels, book clubs, game nights, and more .

Location : Bengaluru