Software Dev Engineer 1 [Native Android]

Posted on March 19, 2025

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Job Description

  • Android
  • Job Profile: Software Dev Engineer 1 [Native Android]
  • Years of Experience: 1-3 years of experience
  • About the team and the role
  • We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can join our engineering team as SDE-1. As
  • an Android SDE-1 at Swiggy, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our
  • Android mobile application, which millions of users rely on to order food, groceries, dine in and
  • enjoy a seamless delivery experience. This opportunity offers you a chance to work closely with
  • our talented team of Android developers and gain valuable hands-on experience in the
  • fast-paced world of app development. We are seeking a skilled Android Software Development
  • Engineer (SDE-1) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for
  • mobile technology and a proven track record of delivering high-quality Android applications. As
  • an SDE-1, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android
  • applications that delight our users and exceed industry standards.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • 1. Design and Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to make our app more
  • scalable and robust. Adhere to best practices and promote code reusability.
  • 2. Development: Write clean, maintainable, reusable code in Kotlin. Implement new
  • features, enhancements, and bug fixes according to project requirements and timelines.
  • 3. Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to ensure
  • the reliability and stability of our Consumer App.
  • 4. Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize Android
  • applications for speed, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.
  • 5. Documentation: Create technical documentation, including design documents, API
  • specifications, and release notes. Document codebase changes, architecture decisions,
  • and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
  • 6. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other
  • engineers to translate product requirements into technical solutions. Participate in Agile
  • ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • 7. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in
  • Android development. Continuously improve development processes, coding standards,
  • and software quality through innovation and experimentation.
  • Qualifications
  • ? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree
  • preferred).
  • ? 1-3 years of professional experience in Android application development.
  • ? Proficiency in Kotlin programming languages including Kotlin Flow and coroutines.
  • ? Proficiency with the following :
  • ? ANR detection and resolution
  • ? Memory leak detection and resolution
  • ? Dependency Injection framework like Dagger, Hilt etc
  • ? Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools.
  • ? Experience with Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, LiveData, Room,
  • RecyclerView optimisations, Data binding, View Binding etc).
  • ? Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
  • ? Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/Proto etc
  • ? Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g.,
  • Jenkins).
  • ? Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • ? Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • ? Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • ? Knowledge and hands on experience of Kotlin Multiplatform will be cherry on the t

Required Skills

restful apis json/proto etc experience with android architecture components (e.g. mvvm livedata room recyclerview optimisations data binding view binding etc). ? strong understanding of android sdk android studio and related development tools.