Android Developer- SDE II

Job Description

: Android Developer - SDE II

Location: Bengaluru/Mumbai
Technology: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Title: Software Development Engineer III - Android

Company: Upstox
Location: Mumbai / Bengaluru
Work arrangement: 5 days in the office

About Upstox

At Upstox, were building the future of investing simple, powerful, and for everyone. We're one of Indias fastest growing fintech platforms, backed by the best in the business, including Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global. Our mission is to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian. From first-time investors to seasoned traders, millions trust us to power their financial journeys. We're not just moving fast were moving with purpose. If you thrive in a high-energy, high-impact environment, you're in the right place.

The Role: SDE-2, Android Developer

As a senior member of our Android Engineering team, youll play a pivotal role in designing and building world-class mobile experiences that empower millions of Indians to trade, invest, and grow their wealth with confidence. This isnt just about writing code its about shaping the performance, security, and scale of one of Indias most loved fintech apps.

If youre excited by solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers, and pushing the boundaries of mobile innovation, this role is for you.

What Youll Own

• Design & Architecture: Drive the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance Android applications.
• End-to-End Development: Own features from concept to production, ensuring seamless UI/UX and optimal app performance.
• Code Quality & Standards: Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment raising the bar for the entire mobile team.
• Collaboration: Partner with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver frictionless, intuitive customer experiences.
• Innovation: Explore and implement modern Android technologies (Jetpack, Kotlin Coroutines, Compose, etc.) to stay ahead of the curve.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Performance & Monitoring: Define metrics, monitor app health, and continuously optimize for speed, stability, and scale.

Who You Are

• 4-7 years of hands-on Android development experience, with strong expertise in Kotlin, Android SDK, and Jetpack libraries.
• AI-native, with the mindset to harness AI for accelerating development, debugging, performance optimization, automating workflows, and driving smarter engineering decisions.
• Proven track record of shipping complex, large-scale Android apps with millions of users.
• Strong grasp of mobile app architecture (MVVM/MVI), design patterns, dependency injection, and reactive programming.
• Skilled at writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Exposure to performance tuning, memory management, multithreading, and offline storage strategies.
• Collaborative mindset able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams while also mentoring peers.
• Relentlessly resourceful, with a figure it out attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Why This Role Rocks

• Youll build at scale powering a fintech platform trusted by millions of active users.
• Youll work on cutting-edge mobile tech (Kotlin, Jetpack, Compose, modular architecture) with the freedom to innovate.
• Youll have high ownership and visibility directly shaping the user experience of one of Indias top fintech apps.
• Youll join a team of smart, driven engineers who thrive on solving big, meaningful problems.
• Every line of code you write will impact the way India invests.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Prospective Employee Privacy Notice, which outlines how Upstox collects, uses, and protects your Personal Information ("PI"). I accept Upstox's Prospective Employee Privacy Notice.

Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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