Software Dev Engineer I

Job Title : Software Development Engineer-I (Android)

Location : Bangalore( Hybrid)

Tenure : 1-3 years

Position Overview

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can join our engineering team as SDE-1 As an Android SDE-1 at Swiggy, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our Android mobile application, which millions of users rely on to order food, order groceries, dine in and enjoy a seamless delivery experience. This opportunity offers you a chance to work closely with our talented team of Android developers and gain valuable hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of app development.

What will you get to do here?

• Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with the Android development team to understand the app's architecture, codebase, and functionality.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and testing new features and improvements to the Swiggy Android app.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and deliver seamless data exchange between the app and server.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues, providing innovative solutions to ensure app performance and user satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends, frameworks, and technologies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to ensure seamless integration of new features.
• Actively contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the user experience and app performance.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of existing features and functionalities.
  
  

What qualities are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin programming languages.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, XML, Coroutines and related development tools.
• Experience with Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, LiveData, Room).
• Strong eye for detail and passion for building beautiful, responsive, and accessible user interfaces.
• Experience with animations, transitions, and motion design principles on Android (e.g., MotionLayout, Lottie, Jetpack Compose animations).
• Collaborative mindset to work closely with product designers, providing technical inputs to enhance feasibility and usability.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/Proto, etc
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of Kotlin Multiplatform will be the cherry on top.
  
  

Visit our tech blogs to learn more about some of the challenges we deal with:

• Building the WhatToEat Experience on Android | by Balvinder Gambhir | Swiggy Bytes — Tech Blog
• Media on Swiggy’s Mobile Apps. Swiggy believes that a seamless and… | by Vignesh Muralidharan | Swiggy Bytes — Tech Blog
• https://bytes.swiggy.com/gradle-incremental-test-runner-125cee1e68a7?source=---------3-----------------------
• Swiss knife that powers the Swiggy App | by Viswanathan K P
• Fan(s)tastic: Search for blazing-fast results | by Viswanathan K P | Swiggy Bytes — Tech Blog
• Exploring Dynamic Feature Modules at Swiggy | by Sarabjeet Singh
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.