Android Developer

**Job Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Mandatory Skills: Kotlin and Java
- Java programming skills: Knowing Java is essential for becoming an Android developer.
- XML: XML is used for constructing layouts for Android apps and, therefore, must be mastered by any aspiring Android developer.
- Knowledge of Android SDK: Every Android developer should understand the core components of the Android SDK, such as Activities, Services, Content Providers, Broadcast Receivers, and Intents.
- Familiarity with Android Studio: Android Studio is the official Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Android development, and all developers should be familiar with it.
- Understanding of design guidelines: Every Android developer should understand the design guidelines for Android, which focus on providing an intuitive user experience.
- Testing: Knowing how to test apps for different versions of Android is an essential skill for any Android developer.
- Version control systems: Many Android developers use version control systems, such as Git, to manage their code.
- Collaborative work: Android developers should be able to work collaboratively with other developers, designers, and stakeholders.
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin programming language and its features, including coroutines, extension functions, and higher-order functions.
- Experience with Kotlin's null safety features, such as nullable types and safe calls, to write safer and more robust code.
- Knowledge of Kotlin's interoperability with Java, including the ability to work with existing Java codebases and libraries.
- Familiarity with Kotlin Android Extensions or Jetpack View Binding for simplifying view handling and reducing boilerplate code.