LX - Rider & Business App (Maharashtra)

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Job Description Division: R&D Level: LX, General Manager (R&D) Job Title: Rider Applications Lead Reporting: Functional Reporting to: Leadership, R&D 1. Background i) Educational Qualification Essential: ME/Mtech in Computer Science/IT from a reputed institute, BE/B.Tech in Electronics with a Diploma in Advanced Computing from C-DAC ii) Experience Minimum: 15 years Maximum: 20 years Team size – 6-8 employees 2. Job Role & Responsibilities Role: Application Developer Lead (Fundamental Skill: Mobile App Development) Technical/Functional: Proficient in Android app development using Java and Kotlin . Strong experience with Android Studio and the Android SDK for building robust mobile applications. Hands-on experience in UI/UX design , following Android’s Material Design principles to create user-friendly, customer-facing applications. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and data exchange formats (JSON, XML) for connecting Android apps with backend services. Experience managing the Android app lifecycle , performance optimization, and troubleshooting for smooth, high-quality app experiences. Familiarity with version control using Git, and Play Store app hosting and updates. Proficient in iOS app development using Swift and Objective-C . Strong experience with Xcode , Cocoa Touch , and the iOS SDK for developing robust mobile applications. Knowledge of Git for version control and experience with App Store submission and updates. Ability to write clean, maintainable code with a focus on scalability and long-term maintainability. Experience with integrating cloud-based backend services for real-time data syncing and overall app functionality. Add-on Skills (Preferred): Connectivity: Experience integrating Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) , Wi-Fi , and other connectivity technologies for communication between mobile apps and hardware systems. Maps Integration: Expertise in integrating Google Maps SDK , Mapbox , or other location-based services for features such as geofencing, navigation, and route mapping. Media Integration: Familiarity with integrating third-party SDKs like Spotify SDK for streaming and media control within the app. Cloud Architecture: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS , Google Cloud , or Azure for mobile app backend integration. Basic understanding of embedded software systems and their integration with mobile applications. Exposure to automotive-related mobile platforms like Android Auto . Exposure to automotive-related platforms like CarPlay . 3. Competency Requirements Behavioural: Strong leadership skills in mentoring and developing talent. Strong communication skills (both written and oral). Driven and capable of getting work done from immediate team and within interdisciplinary teams. Passionate about delivering customer-facing, innovative applications. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.