Android Developer

About Zeta Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015. Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 20M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally. Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios. Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US, EMEA, and Asia. We raised $280 million at a $1.5 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021. Learn more @ careers.zeta.tech, Linkedin, Twitter About the Role An Android Developer is instrumental in designing and implementing complex features for Android applications. They provide technical expertise and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable mobile solutions. Responsibilities Android Application Development: Responsible for developing, releasing, and maintaining native Android applications, ensuring they meet quality standards and user requirements. Full App Life Cycle Management: Drive the entire app life cycle, from design and development to deployment, testing, release on app stores, and ongoing support, ensuring a seamless user experience. Bug Fixing and Performance Improvement: Address and resolve bugs, actively working on improving application performance to enhance overall user satisfaction and maintain a high-quality user experience. Technology Exploration and Implementation: Continuously explore, evaluate, and implement new technologies to enhance development efficiency, keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices. Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance, ensuring it aligns with the latest industry standards and provides a smooth and responsive user interface. Mentoring: Mentoring junior developers and guiding them on a day to day basis. Skills Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise in Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Android Studio, and overall Android app development, showcasing a comprehensive skill set. Problem-Solving Skills: Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, essential for identifying and resolving challenges encountered during the development process. Memory Management: Possess a solid understanding of memory management in Android, with hands-on experience using instruments to detect memory leaks and optimize performance. Adherence to Coding Guidelines: Follow Play Store recommended guidelines and best practices for coding, ensuring the development of high-quality, standardized Android applications. Design Patterns Mastery: Proficient with design patterns such as MVC, MVVM, MVP, reflecting a nuanced understanding of architectural principles for scalable and maintainable code. Networking and Multithreading: Demonstrate knowledge of Android networking concepts and multithreading, crucial for efficient data communication and responsive application behavior. Awareness of Latest Technologies: Stay updated on the latest Android technologies, with good-to-have knowledge of Jetpack Compose, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to technology adoption. Experience and Qualifications 2-7 years of relevant experience in Android development. Experience in shipping one or more Android apps, ideally currently available on the Play Store. Personal projects that show an aptitude for engineering and product Equal Opportunity Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success