Flutter & Java (Android) Developer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya — Onsite

Company: Helapay Africa LTD

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Flutter & Java Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performance Android and cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Java (Android SDK). You’ll collaborate with our design, backend, and product teams to deliver intuitive, scalable, and user-friendly apps that enhance our customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

·        Develop, maintain, and optimize Flutter applications for Android and iOS.

·        Build and maintain native Android applications using Java.

·        Integrate and consume RESTful APIs and backend services.

·        Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement clean, responsive interfaces.

·        Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.

·        Debug, test, and fix issues to ensure app stability and performance.

·        Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving mobile app architecture.

·        Handle app deployment to the Google Play Store.

Qualifications & Skills

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

·        Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in mobile app development.

·        Proficient in Flutter/Dart for cross-platform development.

·        Solid experience with Java (Android SDK) for native Android apps.

·        Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and Firebase.

·        Experience with state management tools (e.g., Provider, Bloc, Riverpod).

·        Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles.

·        Proficient with Git for version control.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

·        Experience integrating Firebase Authentication, Cloud Messaging, or Realtime Database.

·        Familiarity with Google Maps, payment integrations, or push notifications.

·        Exposure to Kotlin or backend integration.

Soft Skills

·        Strong communication and teamwork skills.

·        Good attention to detail and a proactive problem-solver.

·        Ability to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.