Software Engineer II

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About The Role

Platform Science is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Android Developer (Software Engineer II) to join our Solutions Design Team in Chennai. This role is crucial for architecting, prototyping, and delivering high-quality mobile solutions for our transportation and mobility platforms. This requires deep expertise in Android development using Java and Xamarin, and strong skills in designing scalable, maintainable mobile solutions that integrate with cloud services and enterprise systems.

You are a member of an agile development team and participate in the planning and execution of work items.

Essential Responsibilities

• Mobile Application Design & Development: Lead the design and development of Android applications using Java and Xamarin, building high-performance, secure, and scalable mobile features.
• Architecture & Solution Design: Drive POCs and prototypes for new features, participate in architecture discussions, and translate business/UX needs into technical designs.
• Code Quality & Engineering Excellence: Implement engineering best practices (clean code, SOLID principles), conduct detailed code reviews, and monitor/troubleshoot production issues.
• API & Backend Integration: Integrate mobile apps with RESTful APIs, cloud backends, and enterprise services, collaborating with backend teams to define contracts and optimize performance.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with UI/UX designers and product managers, and mentor junior Android/Xamarin developers on mobile design trends and architecture.
  
  
  

Experience

Required experience

• 3-6 years of hands-on Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java for Android and deep practical experience with Xamarin (Native / Forms).
• Strong understanding of Android architecture components (MVVM, ViewModel, LiveData, Room).
• Expertise in memory management, performance tuning, and background operations.
• Experience designing mobile apps interacting with REST APIs, JSON, and cloud services.
• Experience working with CI/CD for mobile apps (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
• Knowledge of mobile security, authentication, and secure storage methods.
  
  
  

Nice-to-Have (Bonus)

• Experience in telematics, mobility, logistics, or IoT domains.
• Working knowledge of GCP/AWS/Azure mobile backend services.
• Kotlin proficiency is a plus.
  
  
  

Other Requirements

• Passion and willingness to learn new technologies (implied).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and push for high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a global, fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• You are dedicated to delivering high quality and performant solutions.
  
  
  

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

• Provident fund and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Twenty-Six weeks of paid maternity leave.
  
  
  

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