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Hire an Android Developer
8/10 smartphones run on the Android operating system. The Android system is also actively used in IoT, from cars to smart irons and washing machines.
The market needs tech-savvy specialists who will support existing apps and develop new ones. At the same time, searching for an experienced Android developer can be challenging, especially if the specialist needs to start working ASAP.
Essential Skills for an Android Developer
Depending on your needs, you can find a mobile app developer with different skill levels: from Junior to Senior+.
Regardless of the level, an Android developer must also have the following soft skills:
- Teamwork skills. Every software development project is a team effort. You can independently create simple applications. However, with a large product, you won’t be able to cope on your own. Therefore, the ability to work in a team is a key skill for a programmer.
- Communication skills. An Android developer should be able to communicate with both technical and non-technical people.
You should also pay attention to cultural fit. It is very important to properly set up your search for an Android developer who shares the same values as the rest of the team.
The Main Technologies & Tools Used by An Android Developer
- Java or Kotlin. The last one is considered a young language. It was developed in 2011 to simplify Java. Nowadays, most Android developers use the Kotlin programming language.
- Android SDK. This is a set of tools that are used to create and test apps on the Android OS.
- Working with API and network. Only the simplest apps can work without transferring data to servers (i.e. without a backend part). For more complex tasks where you can interact with other people through a mobile phone you need to be able to download and transfer data. To do this, you need to know JSON/REST or the OkHttp/Retrofit library.
- Reactive programming tools — RxJava, RxKotlin, etc.
- Ability to work with local databases (SQLite or Realm).
- Git — project version control systems.
Alternative frameworks, libraries, and platforms make the life of an Android developer much easier. They can use Flutter, React Native, Unity 3D, or Xamarin. However, these tools are not needed for every project.
Mykola Kliestov
CTO at ITExpert
“There are two main markers in the vacancy description of Android developers working with a modern stack and on ‘serious projects’:
- Experience with reactive programming: RxJava, RxKotlin, Coroutines, RxSwift, Combine… Such approaches help create modern and interactive interfaces.
- Local databases. If somebody needs to create a full-fledged mobile application that will work autonomously even without the Internet, they use databases. A more modern solution is Realm, but companies preferred SQLite some time ago.”
How to Choose an Android Developer
How should you choose an Android developer? Here are some important factors:
Experience and skills
When looking for an Android developer, make sure that the specialist has sufficient experience with the Android platform. Test the candidate’s knowledge and experience with the Java or Kotlin programming languages, as well as with other tools, such as RxJava, if reactive programming is critical to you.
Experience in other companies (domains)
Evaluate a developer’s portfolio to understand how the code and quality of work meet your expectations. Study the apps he/she has created and pay attention to their interface, speed, and functionality.
Flexibility and adaptability
During the job interview, make sure the developer is willing to accommodate your needs during the development process.
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Where to Find an Android Mobile App Developer
The IT market is candidate-driven: senior-level developers are not looking for work on typical job boards. Recruiters need to use the full arsenal of IT recruitment tools and platforms to find the best mobile app developers.
Active sourcing on niche platforms
Most developers have profiles on GitHub and Stack Overflow. You will find the contact informationyou need on these websites using boolean queries. It will help if you use the operator “site:” and enter the following terms:
- site:github.com (“mobile developer”) “joined on”
- site:stackoverflow.com/users/ “badges” (“mobile developer”).
You can also narrow the results for other queries:
- Knowledge of Kotlin: (intitle:resume) “mobile developer” Kotlin -job -jobs -sample -examples
- Search by location: If you need an Android developer in a certain city or country, the request might look like this: (inurl:resume) “Android developer” (San Francisco OR USA) -job -jobs -sample -examples
Remove some of the criteria if you have entered too many filters and got very few results for your query.
Google Play
If your team needs an Android developer, you can try to search for a specialist on Google Play. For example, you need a developer from a specific city or a specific field. Enter a query in the search bar and find the author of the corresponding application.
Social networks
For example, you can view the participants of a specialized conference on Facebook. You can also track who posts photos from hackathons on Instagram/LinkedIn or writes something about the event on Twitter.
IT recruitment agencies
IT recruitment agencies help product companies, R&D centers as well as outsourcing and outstaffing companies find IT specialists. They can participate in the first stages of the search or accompany the candidate throughout the entire recruiting process, from the first message to adaptation at work. Sometimes, they guarantee an employee’s replacement for free if they do not pass the probationary period.
Why Choose ITExpert for Hiring an Android Developer?
Why choose us to find IT specialists?
IT recruitment agency ITExpert has been operating on the market since 2015. We’ve hired tech/non-tech IT specialists for companies in Ukraine and all over the world, from the USA to Israel. Among our clients are such companies as Sony, Deloitte, and Depositphotos.
Advantages
We work with the most difficult vacancies in the IT field:
We are trusted by companies from 17+ countries around the world because we find the best tech talent.
Relevant candidates:
Our CTO helps you fine-tune your search.
Experienced recruiters:
We have case studies and backgrounds in different niches and domains, so we know what kind of candidates you are looking for.
Fast recruitment:
We show the first relevant candidates within the first 2–3 days.
If a candidate does not pass the probationary period, we will find a replacement for them free of charge.
Efficiently hire mobile developers to help your mobile app get to the top, and we will help you with it!
FAQ
When will I receive my first Android Developer resumes?
You will see the first resumes within 2–3 days after you start your search. The ITExpert team has a hot database of candidates, access to niche resources, and experience in hiring Android Developers, allowing us to deliver fast results!
How many resumes does it take to make an offer to Android Developer?
On average, it takes seven resumes from our team to successfully fill the position. However, this can vary based on your specific processes and how confident you are that you’ve found the right candidate. Sometimes a job offer is given after the first interview.
How quickly does ITExpert fill an Android Developer position?
We strengthen your team and reduce hiring to 22–26 days. Nonetheless, our portfolio has some exceptional cases where the position was filled in just two days. Share your goals and deadlines, and we’ll adjust to meet them.
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