Android Developer

About

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Android Developer with Java expertise to join a small, highly collaborative Agile development team in Chantilly, VA. As an Android Developer, you'll play a key role in delivering cutting‑edge mobile solutions for our customers, utilizing your expertise to design, develop, and test software for Android‑based ecosystems. You'll also contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from scope definition and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Java and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and refine requirements, ensuring applications meet customer objectives, timelines, and resource constraints.
• Innovate and recommend solutions to solve complex technical challenges, with a self‑starter mindset.
• Conduct performance, functionality, and scalability testing to ensure Android applications exceed quality standards.
• Document software defects, recommend solutions, and work closely with the development team to resolve issues.
• Participate in creating and maintaining test plans, test procedures, and user‑facing documentation.
• Research and implement secure coding practices within the Android environment.
• Manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 3+ years of Java development experience, with 2+ years in software engineering.
• Proven knowledge or willingness to learn Android development, including working with Android Studio, Kotlin, or other relevant tools.
• Hands‑on experience with secure coding practices and the ability to write scripts or tools independently.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to dive into complex technical concepts proactively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, OR 5+ years of equivalent technical expertise.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience developing Android applications or tools.
• Familiarity with Web Crypto, Networking, and mobile‑specific security frameworks.
• Programming experience in Swift, Python, JavaScript, or C is a plus.
• Experience testing and debugging Android applications to ensure performance across various devices.
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining requirements traceability matrices and quality assurance workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.