Software Engineer - Android

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations.

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Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Android Developer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining our Android application, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform using Kotlin/Java.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Work with external data sources and APIs (REST/JSON).

• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.

• Identify and fix bugs, and continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Manage app releases and updates to Google Play Store.

• Maintain documentation of code, development processes, and application updates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional Android app development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.

• Deep understanding of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes.

• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications (e.g., Firebase).

• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.

• Experience with third-party libraries, APIs, and integration.

• Good understanding of MVVM architecture, Android Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Room, etc.).

• Solid understanding of Git for version control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development processes.

• Exposure to CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with tools like Retrofit, Dagger/Hilt, Coroutines, and Jetpack Compose.

• Knowledge of publishing apps on the Play Store.

• Basic understanding of unit testing and UI testing.

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

Internet Reimbursement

Home Office Stipend

Continued Education Stipend

Festive & Achievement Celebrations

Dynamic Office Environment

Ontic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at [email protected] or call (512) 572-7400