Android Kotlin
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Virtusa is hiring an experienced Android Kotlin developer for a full-time onsite role in Dubai (CREQ262579). You will build native Android apps with Kotlin and Java, using Android Studio, Gradle, Android SDK and Google Play Services. The role emphasizes Clean Architecture with MVVM, MVP or MVI, and modern UI with Jetpack Compose, theming, and Compose Navigation. Expect Retrofit2, Dagger/Hilt, Coroutines and Flow, plus data management with SQLite, Room and DataStore and offline-first strategies with secure API communication. CI/CD experience is essential; banking or Open Banking exposure is a plus. To apply, highlight 5+ years in Agile, cross-functional collaboration, security-minded delivery, and proven, scalable apps.
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.