Lead Android-Backend Engineer at Ninja Van

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Logistics, E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in Android and Backend
Android (preferred): Proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience acceptable), Android SDK, UI/UX best practices, API integration
Backend (preferred): Hands-on experience with Golang (Java experience acceptable), micro-services, RESTful APIs
Strong knowledge of MySQL or TiDB
Solid understanding of cloud concepts (scalability, distributed systems, networking, storage). Direct GCP experience is not required
Strong foundation in system design, algorithms, and data structures
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Nice-to-Have: Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems
Nice-to-Have: Exposure to frontend frameworks (React, Angular)

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain highly scalable Android apps and/or backend services
Flexibility across domains: If expertise is Android, contribute to backend APIs and services; if Backend, contribute to Android app development
Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability in all systems
Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end
Participate in code reviews and design discussions, driving engineering best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AndroidBackendAPIsScalable AppsServices

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Lead Android-Backend Engineer role?

The role requires 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in Android and Backend development.

What are the key technical skills needed for Android development in this position?

Proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience acceptable), Android SDK, UI/UX best practices, and API integration are required.

What backend technologies should candidates be experienced with?

Hands-on experience with Golang (Java experience acceptable), micro-services, RESTful APIs, and strong knowledge of MySQL or TiDB are required.

What is the company culture like at Ninja Van?

Ninja Van prizes a team-first mentality, personal responsibility, tenacity to solve hard problems, and initiative, with a small and lean team where you have direct impact on company success.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Candidates with deep expertise in either Android or Backend, openness to contribute to the other area, strong system design foundation, and experience with CI/CD and containerization stand out.

Ninja Van

Technology-enabled logistics and delivery services

About Ninja Van

Ninja Van provides delivery services in Southeast Asia, catering to both businesses and individuals. The company focuses on creating a simple and efficient delivery experience through its technology platform, which enables real-time tracking of parcels and allows customers to schedule deliveries at their convenience. Ninja Van operates a wide network of drop-off and pick-up points to enhance accessibility. The company generates revenue by charging delivery fees based on parcel size, weight, and distance, and also offers additional services like cash on delivery. Unlike many competitors, Ninja Van emphasizes customer service and a user-friendly experience, making it a significant player in the region's logistics market.

Singapore, SingaporeHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$947.9MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees