Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Android-specific certifications like “Associate Android Developer” (offered by Google) are beneficial.

Required Skills:

Programming Languages: Kotlin (primary), Java (legacy Android apps).

Development Tools: Proficiency in Android Studio and Gradle.

Frameworks: Knowledge of Jetpack libraries (e.g., Navigation, Room, Lifecycle) for modern Android development.

API Integration: Understanding of RESTful APIs and tools like Retrofit, Volley, or OkHttp. Database Management: Experience with SQLite, Room Database, or cloud databases like Firebase Realtime Database or Firestore.

Version Control: Proficiency with Git and GitHub/Bitbucket for collaboration.

Testing: Familiarity with tools for unit testing (e.g., JUnit) and UI testing (e.g., Espresso).

UI/UX: Experience with Material Design principles and responsive layouts using XML.

Other Skills: Understanding of dependency injection frameworks like Dagger or Hilt, and performance optimization techniques for mobile apps.