About the Job
PhonePe is hiring a Software Engineer, Android to work on its large-scale digital payments platform. The role is suited for developers who are passionate about Android application development, programming, problem-solving, and building technology used by millions of users.
As part of the engineering team, you will work on challenges involving scale, rapid iterative development, customer-centric product thinking, security, stability, and automation. PhonePe gives engineers ownership of their work and encourages them to build platforms and frameworks from scratch.
The role requires strong Android fundamentals along with system design and architecture skills. Experience with modern Android technologies such as Kotlin, MVVM, Data Binding, Dagger 2, Live Data, Room, and Work Manager is relevant to the position.
Job Overview
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should have 1–2 years of full-time Android app development experience.
- Strong fundamentals and complete exposure to Android development are required.
- Candidates should have a strong passion for programming and Android application development.
- Strong problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong Android system design and architecture skills are expected.
- Candidates should be curious about exploring new technologies and paradigms and have a strong interest in continuous improvement.
- Experience or understanding of unit testing and instrumentation testing in Android E2E application development is good to have.
- Experience developing Android SDKs is also good to have.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and develop Android applications for a large-scale transactional platform.
- Work on Android application development while maintaining strong focus on security, stability, and automation.
- Design and implement Android solutions with a focus on scalability and reliable performance.
- Apply strong system design and architecture principles to Android development.
- Work on rapid iterative development and customer-centric product thinking.
- Explore new Android paradigms, technologies, and approaches to continuously improve applications and engineering practices.
- Develop software for a platform serving a large user base while maintaining focus on individual user experience.
- Contribute to PhonePe's engineering efforts around building scalable transactional technology.
Skills Required
- Android Development: Strong understanding of Android application development.
- Programming: Strong programming fundamentals and problem-solving ability.
- Kotlin: Knowledge of Kotlin for Android application development.
- Architecture: Strong understanding of Android system design and architecture.
- MVVM: Familiarity with the Model-View-ViewModel architecture pattern.
- Data Binding: Understanding of Android Data Binding.
- Dagger 2: Familiarity with dependency injection using Dagger 2.
- Live Data: Knowledge of Android LiveData.
- Room: Familiarity with the Room persistence library.
- Work Manager: Understanding of Android WorkManager.
- Testing: Knowledge or experience with unit and instrumentation testing is good to have.
- SDK Development: Experience developing Android SDKs is good to have.
- Continuous Improvement: Curiosity to explore new paradigms and technologies.
Skills to Add in Your Resume
TECHNICAL SKILLS
| Android Development | Android App Development, Android Architecture, Android System Design |
| Programming | Kotlin, Programming Fundamentals, Problem Solving |
| Architecture | MVVM, Data Binding |
| Android Libraries & Tools | Dagger 2, LiveData, Room, WorkManager |
| Testing | Unit Testing, Instrumentation Testing, Android E2E Testing |
| Additional Experience | Android SDK Development |
| Engineering | System Design, Scalability, Security, Stability, Automation |
Resume Tip: Add only the Android technologies and tools you have actually worked with. If you have built Android applications, mention the features you developed and the architecture, testing, or libraries you used.
Benefits
- Insurance Benefits: Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, and Life Insurance.
- Wellness Program: Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, and Emergency Support System.
- Parental Support: Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, and Day-care Support Program.
- Mobility Benefits: Relocation Benefits, Transfer Support Policy, and Travel Policy.
- Retirement Benefits: Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, and Leave Encashment.
- Other Benefits: Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, and Salary Advance Policy.
- Opportunity to work on technology that serves a large-scale user base and transactional platform.
- Work in an environment that encourages ownership, innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Who Can Apply?
- Android developers with 1–2 years of full-time Android app development experience.
- Candidates with strong Android development fundamentals and practical application development experience.
- Developers with strong programming and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates with knowledge of Kotlin, MVVM, Data Binding, Dagger 2, LiveData, Room, and WorkManager.
- Developers with Android system design and architecture experience can apply.
- Candidates with experience in unit testing or instrumentation testing can be considered, as these are good-to-have skills.
- Developers with Android SDK development experience can also apply.
- Candidates who enjoy exploring new technologies and continuously improving their technical skills can consider this opportunity.
Estimated Salary
Not Disclosed
PhonePe has not disclosed the salary for this position in the provided job details.
How to Apply
01
Visit the Official PhonePe Careers Page
Open the official PhonePe careers page and locate the Software Engineer, Android position.
02
Review the Requirements
Check the eligibility requirements and make sure your Android development experience and technical skills match the role.
03
Prepare Your Resume
Highlight your practical Android development experience and relevant skills such as Kotlin, MVVM, Android architecture, Room, LiveData, Dagger 2, and WorkManager.
04
Complete the Application
Fill in the required information on the PhonePe application form and provide accurate details about your experience and qualifications.
05
Submit Your Application
Review your application carefully and submit it through the official PhonePe careers portal.
Before You Apply
- Read the complete job description carefully before applying for the Software Engineer, Android position.
- Make sure you have 1–2 years of full-time Android app development experience and strong fundamentals in Android development.
- Review the technical requirements, especially Kotlin, MVVM, Data Binding, Dagger 2, LiveData, Room, and WorkManager.
- If you have experience with unit testing, instrumentation testing, Android E2E testing, or SDK development, highlight it clearly in your resume.
- Be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of Android system design, architecture, programming, and problem-solving.
- Keep your resume focused on genuine Android development projects and technologies you have actually worked with.
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