Principal Android Engineer – Aviation Systems (Remote, Full-Time)

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About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Android Developer to join an Agile team building high-performance, real-time Android applications used within complex operational environments. In this role, you will lead the design and development of platform enhancements and new features, working closely with product, design, QA, and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions. You will take ownership of technical delivery, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure high standards of code quality within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimise, and maintain high-performance real-time Android applications.
• Build refined user interfaces and complex business logic integrated with REST APIs and backend systems.
• Integrate Android applications with hardware using Bluetooth, NFC, or serial communication protocols for operational functionalities.
• Deliver clean, secure, extensible, and thoroughly tested code using JUnit and Espresso.
• Architect and define new features and communicate requirements and implementation plans to the team.
• Provide high-level estimates at project inception and ensure tasks are completed within sprint timelines.
• Assess and communicate the impact of code changes across the application.
• Proactively identify dependencies and risks during planning stages.
• Ensure adherence to “definition of ready” and “definition of done” standards.
• Participate actively in sprint planning, retrospectives, and Scrum ceremonies.
• Champion Agile and XP methodologies within the team.
• Operate autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve team processes and technical practices.
• Lead innovations and implement solutions that fulfil acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Android and iOS developers to ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
• Engage with testers to ensure shared understanding of responsibilities and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to high feature test coverage and quality assurance metrics.
• Review peer code and advocate for clean, maintainable, and testable standards.
• Identify opportunities for automation to improve development efficiency.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Ensure developed applications are secure, scalable, maintainable, and production-ready.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kotlin.
• 4+ years of experience working with the Android SDK.
• 3+ years of experience with JUnit or Espresso for testing.
• 1–2 years of experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable Android applications.
• Experience integrating Android applications with REST APIs.
• Experience leading projects or major feature initiatives.
• Strong understanding of clean architecture principles and maintainable code practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice to Have

• Technical leadership experience.
• Experience integrating Android applications with hardware via Bluetooth or serial communication protocols.
• Experience with Dependency Injection frameworks.
• Experience working with XML for UI development.
• Knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines.
• Strong proficiency with Android Studio and Gradle.
• Experience contributing to architectural decisions.
• Experience working in high-performance or real-time systems.
• Background in aviation, operational systems, or enterprise mobility solutions.

Benefits

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

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