Software Engineer

Business Title:  Software Engineer (Android)

Location: Chennai, India

Department: Transportation - N.A Mobility

Who are we?

Trimble Transportation is a division of Trimble Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for various industries. Trimble Transportation focuses specifically on providing technology and software solutions to the transportation and logistics industry.

Trimble Transportation offers a range of solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and optimize resources for fleet management, transportation logistics, and supply chain management. These solutions leverage advanced technologies such as GPS, telematics, cloud computing, and data analytics to enable better decision-making and streamline processes in the transportation industry.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Senior Android Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge mobile applications on the Android platform. Your comprehensive experience and marketable skills will be crucial in driving the success of our mobile app development projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the growth and evolution of our Android applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using latest technologies and best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and deliver robust mobile solutions.

• Lead technical design and implementation of complex features, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and growth.

• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and enhance overall app quality.

• Optimize app performance and user experience, addressing bottlenecks and issues.

• Stay updated on latest trends, tools, and technologies, proposing innovative ideas for improvement.

• Collaborate with Test Automation engineers to ensure proper testing and deployment.

• Troubleshoot and debug user-reported issues, providing timely resolutions for high user satisfaction.

• Write Unit Tests for every change and foster the culture of writing automated tests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 3 to 6 years of professional experience in Android app development.

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), and reactive programming(Coroutines/flows).

• Extensive experience with Android Studio, Gradle, and development tools.

• Solid understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Deep knowledge of Android UI/UX design principles and RESTful APIs integration.

• Experience with Google Cloud and Firestore, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD processes.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities.

• Strong experience in automation testing (JUnit, Espresso) and familiarity with TDD principles.

• Deep knowledge in DI frameworks (Koin, Hilt) and mocking frameworks (Mockk, Mockito).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with serverless backend technologies (e.g., Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions).

• Knowledge of JavaScript for backend services/APIs using Node.js or other frameworks.

• Familiarity with GoLang and working with Go-based backend systems and microservices.

• Familiarity with project management tools (JIRA).

• Proven experience in launching Android applications on Google Play Store.

• Proficiency in Firebase for analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring.