Android Developer - Kotlin

Job Title : Kotlin Developer - Android TV App (Consultant). Engagement Type : Remote | Contractual | 12-Month Contract. Location : Onsite, Delhi. Project Overview : We are rebuilding our Android TV app from scratch using Native Kotlin, replacing our current Flutter-based implementation. The focus is on delivering a high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly TV application that adheres to modern Android TV standards and best development practices. Key Responsibilities : - Design and develop a high-performance Android TV application using Native Kotlin. - Architect the app using MVVM or Clean Architecture for maintainability and scalability. - Integrate and optimize ExoPlayer for smooth video playback and low-latency streaming. - Build UI components using the Leanback library and ensure seamless remote navigation. - Follow best coding practices, write modular, testable code, and conduct peer code reviews. - Implement DRM, multi-device login, and secure authentication mechanisms. - Collaborate with in-house engineers, contribute to mentoring, and ensure knowledge sharing. - Ensure cross-platform compatibility including Tizen OS where applicable. - Focus on UX enhancements for large screens and media-rich environments. Required Skills & Experience : - 5 years of experience in Android development with Kotlin. - 2 years of experience in Android TV app development. - Strong grasp of Android TV guidelines, Leanback library, and custom UI. - Proficient with ExoPlayer, Coroutines, Flow, Jetpack components. - Familiarity with Dependency Injection (Dagger/Hilt) and modern architecture patterns. - Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and GraphQL integrations. - Hands-on with Tizen OS development. - Experience with unit/UI testing (Espresso) and CI/CD pipelines. - Good problem-solving skills and ability to debug and optimize performance. Preferred Qualifications : - Experience in OTT or media streaming platforms. - DRM experience with Widevine or PlayReady. - Exposure to multi-device authentication/login workflows. - Prior experience working in remote teams or in consulting roles. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: delhi, IN

Posted Date: 5/9/2025