Summary We are looking for a results-driven Senior Kotlin Developer with deep expertise in:

modern Android development deep knowledge in BLE, NFC and Beacons

UX/UI implementation and CI/CD The ideal candidate is ready to lead and deliver the next generation app with a strong focus on:

quality usability and maintainability.

Personal

Skills

Ability to speak, understand and write English fluently

Empathic communicator

Able to manage complex situations, like taking over applications/developments from developers to be phased out

Hitting the right abstraction layer for technical documentation.

Technical

Skills

Master degree in computer science, comparable degree or more that 10 years of experience in development

More than 3 years of experience in Android development using Kotlin

Proven experience delivering at least one app with 25,000+ installs

Experience integrating Android apps with SAP or comparable backend systems

Strong knowledge of Git, GitHub, and GitFlow

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Solid understanding of databases and SQL

Languages & Frameworks: Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Jetpack (Compose, ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation), Coroutines, Flow

Tools & Platforms: Android Studio, Gradle, Jira, Confluence

IEC 62443 - security/secure development lifecycle

Exposure to/experience with physical access and mobile credential solutions

Experienced in performance, reliability and battery optimization. Technical

UX/UI Implementation: Advanced skills in translating Figma/Sketch designs into pixel-perfect Android interfaces using Jetpack Compose and Material Design, with strong focus on accessibility (TalkBack, scalable fonts, contrast)

Architecture & State Management: MVVM, Clean Architecture, Modularization,



Dependency Injection (Hilt/Dagger)

Testing: Unit Testing (JUnit), UI Testing (Espresso), Test Automation, Regression Testing

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gradle pipelines, Play Store automation (internal, beta, production tracks)

Monitoring & Analytics: Firebase, Crashlytics, Sentry

Collaboration: Agile/Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Code Reviews (Pull Requests)

Documentation: Markdown, API documentation, Confluence

Experience with Bluetooth communication and Android BLE stack (interfacing with hardware, apps working offline)

Azure cloud environments and REST API Technical Skills - Optional

App Distribution: Google Play Store, Enterprise distribution (e.g. MDM / AirWatch)

Secure handling of AirWatch payloads

AirWatch administration know-how

Knowledge of enterprise security and configuration management on Android

Experience with inter-app communication (Intents, AIDL, shared storage)

Experience with multi-window / large screen / tablet optimization

Experience with app analytics and rollout platforms (e.g., Firebase Remote Config)

Knowledge of ABAP development or SAP backend integration

Experience integrating with SharePoint or enterprise content systems

Full-stack development experience

Familiarity with cross-platform technologies (e.g., Kotlin Multiplatform) Company Preconditions

Mandatory precondition

At least 3 developers meeting the mandatory skills for developers

None of the major Schindler competitors is shareholder

Ensure the compliance to Schindler development standards

Ensure the compliance to Schindler IT security standards

Optional preconditions

Global footprint

Extended workbench nearshore and/or offshore

Not working for one of the major Schindler competitors

📌 Senior Kotlin Developer (Milano)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Milano