Android Engineer – AI Integration

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an Android Engineer to develop scalable, high-performing Android applications and AI-powered mobile features using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modular architecture.

Software Requirements

Required

• Kotlin, Coroutines, and Flow
• Jetpack Compose and Android SDK
• Multi-module Android architecture
• Hilt/Dagger
• Gradle and build optimization
• Room/DataStore, WorkManager, and OkHttp
• Firebase Crashlytics and performance monitoring
• Git, unit testing, and CI/CD
• LLM API integration and AI error handling

Preferred

• Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Agentic workflows and context management
• Kubernetes or cloud experience
• GitHub Android portfolio
• Open-source contributions
• Experience shipping AI-enabled applications

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications.
• Build modular and maintainable features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Integrate LLM APIs and develop AI-powered mobile functionality.
• Optimize performance, memory, startup time, and Gradle builds.
• Troubleshoot crashes, ANRs, memory leaks, and production issues.
• Collaborate with product, design, backend, QA, and security teams.
• Contribute to architecture, code reviews, documentation, and technical standards.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Kotlin, Coroutines, Flow; Java is preferred.
• Data: Room, DataStore, SQLite, and offline data management.
• Frameworks: Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack, Hilt/Dagger, WorkManager, OkHttp.
• AI: LLM APIs, context management, AI response validation, error handling, and MCP.
• Tools: Android Studio, Android SDK, Gradle, Git, Crashlytics, testing, and profiling tools.
• Security: HTTPS/TLS, secure token handling, authentication, authorization, and data privacy.

Experience Requirements

At least 5 years of professional Android development experience.

Strong experience with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and multi-module applications.

Experience with performance optimization, memory profiling, Crashlytics, and ANR troubleshooting.

Experience integrating LLM APIs and building AI-powered features.

Enterprise or large-scale mobile application experience is preferred.

Equivalent practical experience, technical training, or a strong project portfolio may be considered.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and test Android features and AI integrations.
• Maintain modular architecture and improve application performance.
• Review code and participate in design discussions.
• Monitor crashes, ANRs, memory usage, and production issues.
• Optimize Gradle builds and application startup time.
• Participate in Agile meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain documentation and support application releases.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Android, cloud, AI, or mobile security certifications are preferred.

Commitment to continuous technical learning is expected.

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet delivery timelines.
• Adaptability to evolving Android and AI technologies.
• Focus on secure, maintainable, accessible, and reliable software.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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