Bachelor degree
An Android Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. The role requires a combination of technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to deliver high-quality Android apps. Here are the typical job requirements for an Android Developer:
Programming Languages:
Android SDK: In-depth understanding of the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), including Android components (e.g., Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers).
Android Studio: Proficiency with Android Studio, the official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development.
UI/UX Design: Experience in creating user-friendly UI/UX for mobile applications. Knowledge of Material Design principles for Android applications is often required.
APIs and Third-Party Libraries: Experience with RESTful APIs for connecting Android apps to back-end services and integrating third-party libraries or SDKs (e.g., Retrofit, Glide, Room Database, Firebase).
Version Control Systems: Familiarity with Git for version control and collaboration, such as using GitHub or Bitbucket.
Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQLite (or similar databases) for local storage and using Room for database management.
Performance Optimization: Ability to optimize the performance of Android applications by identifying bottlenecks and improving speed, memory management, and battery usage.
Testing: Knowledge of mobile testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito for unit testing, UI testing, and integration testing.