Software Engineer - Mobile (Android) in Bengaluru

VIDA Digital Identity is seeking a skilled Software Engineer specializing in Android development to join our team in Bangalore. This is a permanent position reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Android applications and SDK components.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and backend services into the Android platform.
• Write clean, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and debug issues to ensure app reliability and performance.
• Implement unit and integration tests to maintain code quality and stability.
• Stay updated with the latest Android features, tools, and best practices.
• Be open to learning about security, performance optimization, SDK development, and other advanced concepts.

Skills Required

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Android development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin is mandatory; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Android components (Activities, Fragments, Services, BroadcastReceivers).
• Familiarity with consuming REST APIs and using common libraries like Retrofit, Glide.
• Good understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Awareness of modern Android development tools and architecture (MVVM, Jetpack components).
• Eagerness to learn and work in a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prior exposure to unit testing or UI testing is a plus.
• Interest in SDK development, digital identity, or mobile security is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
• Strong grasp of programming fundamentals: data structures, OOP, algorithms.
• Willingness to work in an agile, fast-paced, and feedback-driven startup environment.
• Passion for building clean, intuitive, and impactful mobile experiences.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Strong focus on clean code, robust design, and test-driven development.
• Ability to work well with people and be both highly motivated and motivating.