Pratham Education Foundation
**Job Description (JD): Android Developer**
**1. Job Location:**
Mumbai, Maharashtra
**2. Experience Required:**
– 2+ years of experience in Android Development.
– Proficiency in Kotlin and familiarity with modern Android development practices.
– Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
– Experience with Jetpack Compose and Familiarity with Compose Multiplatform (a plus).
– Expertise in Kotlin Coroutines and Flow for handling asynchronous tasks.
– Knowledge of Firebase services, including authentication, analytics, and real-time updates.
– Hands-on experience with database design and managing offline-first scenarios.
– Familiarity with Google Play Store processes, including app submission and compliance.
– Strong grasp of device-specific APIs and optimization techniques.
– Solid knowledge of Material 3 Design principles and best practices.
– Ability to design and maintain reusable libraries or modules for modularized projects.
– Focus on delivering clean, maintainable, and testable code.
**About Pratham:**
Pratham Education Foundation (‘Pratham’) is an innovative learning organization dedicated to improving education in India. With a mission of ensuring every child attends and thrives in school, Pratham has grown significantly, implementing programs across 23 states and UTs. These programs cover pre-school, elementary education, dropout support, and vocational training for youth.
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Android Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in modern development practices and have a strong focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
**Responsibilities:**
– Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance Android applications.
– Collaborate with program team members, backend developers, and other teams to define app requirements and deliver engaging features.
– Implement modern UI components using Jetpack Compose and adhere to Material 3 Design principles.
– Optimize app performance, memory usage, and battery consumption for a seamless user experience.
– Handle app publishing processes, including submission and updates on the Google Play Store.
– Integrate third-party libraries, APIs, and services, including Firebase tools.
– Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
– Work on device-specific features to deliver tailored functionality across Android devices.
– Ensure code quality and maintainability by following development best practices and conducting code reviews.
– Contribute to creating and maintaining reusable libraries and modules for shared functionality.
– Stay up to date with the latest Android development trends and technologies.
**Key Skills and Qualifications:**
– Proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development practices.
– Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
– Experience with Jetpack Compose and Familiarity with Compose Multiplatform.
– Expertise in Kotlin Coroutines and Flow for handling asynchronous tasks.
– Knowledge of Firebase services, including authentication, analytics, and real-time updates.
– Hands-on experience with database design and managing offline-first scenarios.
– Familiarity with Google Play Store processes, including app submission and compliance.
– Strong grasp of device-specific APIs and optimization techniques.
– Solid knowledge of Material 3 Design principles and best practices.
– Ability to design and maintain reusable libraries or modules for modularized projects.
– Focus on delivering clean, maintainable, and testable code.
– Experience with version control systems such as Git.
– Knowledge of Gradle build tools.
– Understanding of responsive design principles.
– Familiarity with front technologies for mobile app development.
**How to Apply:**
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position to mme@pratham.org.
**About Us:**
Pratham Education Foundation is committed to improving education in India through innovative programs that ensure every child attends and thrives in school. Our mission is supported by collaboration with governments, communities, parents, teachers, volunteers, and civil society members.
**Mumbai Office Location:**
Y.B. Chavan Center, 4th Floor, Gen. J. Bhosale Marg. Nariman Point
Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400021
Email: info@pratham.org
Contact number: 022 22819561
To apply for this job please visit www.pratham.org.
