Android Developer

Experience: 2-5 Years About Us Today, Illumine helps preschools and daycare centers manage everything from billing and attendance to parent communication — but our vision is far bigger: to fundamentally transform how early education institutions operate and scale. We're a 50+ member global team (US, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia), Series A funded and already profitable, now entering our next phase of growth. Role Overview We are looking for a driven Android Developer to join our engineering team and help build scalable, high-impact mobile products. You'll own features end-to-end on our native Android app — used daily by parents and educators across 50+ countries — while collaborating closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences. Key Responsibilities Build, test, and ship features in our native Android application Develop and maintain modules using Java Work with real-time data systems like Firebase Realtime Database Integrate REST APIs and third-party SDKs including payment gateways Optimize for performance, memory, and battery across a wide range of devices Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver product features Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code Participate in code reviews and continuously improve engineering practices Leverage AI tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity Required Skills 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Android development Strong proficiency in Java Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles Solid understanding of the Android SDK, app lifecycle, and threading Experience with Firebase (Realtime Database, Auth, Cloud Messaging) or similar real-time systems Familiarity with REST APIs and modern mobile architecture Basic to intermediate understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL) Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven systems Familiarity with version control systems (Git) Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail Good to Have Experience working with AI tools like Claude or GitHub Copilot Experience integrating third-party payment gateway SDKs Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) Understanding of performance optimization and scalability Prior experience in a startup environment Why Join Us Build products used by educators and parents globally High ownership with real impact from day one Work with a global, fast-moving team Competitive compensation and strong growth trajectory