Android
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Virtusa is seeking an experienced Android engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Dubai (CREQ261813). The ideal candidate nails Kotlin and Java, Android Studio, Gradle, and the Android SDK, with deep experience in Clean Architecture and MVVM, MVP, or MVI and Jetpack Compose for modern UIs. You’ll build native apps from scratch, optimize performance, and manage data with Room, DataStore and SQLite in an offline-first approach. Proficiency in Dagger/Hilt, coroutines and Flow, Retrofit, secure API practices, and CI/CD is essential, with banking or Open Banking exposure preferred. To apply, tailor your resume to these skills, show banking projects, quantify impact, and share links to apps or repos; verify Dubai visa eligibility and include a brief why-you-fit note.
Description
Required Technical Skills
Core Languages- Expert-level of Kotlin and Java.Android DevelopmentStrong proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, Android SDK, and Google Play Services.Extensive experience building native Android applications from scratch using Kotlin and Java.Strong understanding of Android application lifecycle, components, and performance optimization techniques.
Architecture & Design Patterns- Strong experience implementing Clean Architecture principles.Expertise in MVVM, MVP, and MVI (Model-View-Intent) architectural patterns.Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and testable applications using unidirectional data flow and state management principles.
Modern UI Development- Strong experience with Jetpack Compose for building modern, declarative UIs.Ability to create responsive, pixel-perfect interfaces following Material Design guidelines.Experience developing custom composables, reusable UI components, theming, and Compose Navigation.Proficiency in UI animations using Compose Animations, MotionLayout, Lottie, and Material Motion principles.
Libraries & Frameworks- Hands-on experience with Retrofit2, Dagger/Hilt, Coroutines & Flow.Strong understanding of dependency injection and reactive programming concepts.
Data Management- Experience with SQLite, Room Database, DataStore, and secure local storage solutions.Strong understanding of offline-first architecture and data synchronization strategies.
FTesting & Quality Assurance- Experience writing unit, integration, and UI tests using JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, and Compose Testing frameworks.Experience implementing mobile security best practices including SSL pinning, OAuth 2.0, encrypted local storage, certificate management, and secure API communication.
CI/CD & Automation- Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Pipelines, and automated deployment workflows.Strong understanding of build automation, release management, and continuous integration practices.
Preferred Experience :
- Previous experience in banking, financial services, payment systems, or secure transaction platforms.Experience working with Banking APIs, Open Banking standards.Minimum 5+ years of software engineering experience in Agile/Scrum environments.Experience collaborating with Product Owners, UI/UX Designers, QA Engineers, and cross-functional teams.