Senior Android Developer (Contract - 6 to 12 Months)

Senior Android Developer (Contract – 6 to 12 Months)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Seattle preferred)

Company: Zaruda – Technical Consulting & AI Automation

Start Date: Immediate

⚠️ Work Authorization Requirement (Read First)

Only U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders will be considered due to strict client requirements. Candidates requiring any visa sponsorship or special work authorization cannot be hired.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned Android engineer who has built and shipped production apps. Someone who can think clearly, solve problems fast, and own features end-to-end without handholding. If you care about clean architecture, fast execution, and real impact, this role is a match.

What You’ll Do

• Build and deliver modern Android apps using Kotlin (Jetpack + Compose a plus).
• Integrate Android features with backend services built on .NET and Azure.
• Own your components from design → development → testing → deployment.
• Drive performance improvements, caching, offline handling, and navigation flows.
• Participate in code reviews and raise engineering quality across the team.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on Android app development with production apps.
• Strong Kotlin, Jetpack libraries, MVVM, DI frameworks, Android Studio expertise.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and collaborating with backend teams.
• Ability to debug, optimize, and design mobile architecture independently.
• Must provide two professional references (manager or lead).

Nice to Have

• Jetpack Compose
• Azure cloud or CI/CD pipeline experience
• Authentication, payments, chat/messaging features
• Exposure to AI/ML mobile integrations
• Agile/Scrum experience — sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, retros