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Android Developer-Durham,NC

Photon

USonsite$33k-$116k/yrPosted May 29, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Variable pay incentives

Heads up

  • Application deadline may be strict
  • Not open to independent contractors

Why this role might suit you

The role offers a clear path to develop Android applications at a growing company, with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work on scalable mobile solutions using modern frameworks.

Skills

androidkotlinjavaandroid-sdkespressoui-automatorjetpack-compose-testingagilerest-apici-cdgit

About the role

The Android Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience. This role requires a strong foundation in Android development along with a solid understanding of testing frameworks and QA practices to deliver robust, production-ready applications.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend engineers in an Agile environment to build scalable mobile solutions. The role also involves contributing to testing strategies, improving application quality, and ensuring smooth integration with backend systems.

Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications ensuring performance, scalability, and responsiveness

UI Implementation: Build intuitive and user-friendly interfaces while adhering to design standards and best practices

Testing & QA: Implement and execute UI and functional tests using tools like Espresso, UI Automator, or Jetpack Compose testing frameworks

Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely and quality deliverables

Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and review processes

Integration: Ensure seamless integration of mobile applications with backend APIs and services

CI/CD Support: Contribute to build and deployment pipelines, supporting automation and release processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in Android application development

Strong experience in mobile app development and testing frameworks (Espresso, UI Automator, Jetpack Compose testing)

Proficiency in Kotlin/Java and Android SDK

Solid understanding of QA practices, testing strategies, and defect management

Experience working in an Agile development environment

Good understanding of REST API integration and mobile architecture patterns

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies (nice to have)

Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Understanding of mobile performance optimization and best practices

Experience with version control systems (Git)

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 33,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 116,000

Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.

This position is not available for independent contractors

No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Compensation

This Android Engineer role pays $33k-$116k/yr. Within typical range for android engineer roles in United States.

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