Senior Android Developer – Custom Keyboard Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Android Developer with deep expertise in custom keyboard development to join our team on a short‑term contract. The role focuses on building, optimizing, and maintaining Android keyboard applications for a hybrid work environment in Pakistan.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android keyboard applications using modern Android practices.
• Work extensively with the Android Input Method Framework (IME) and implement custom keyboard features such as layouts, themes, language support, suggestions, and autocorrection.
• Optimize performance, responsiveness, memory usage, and overall user experience of the keyboard.
• Integrate third‑party APIs, libraries, and backend services as required.
• Debug and resolve complex Android application issues and ensure compatibility across Android versions and device configurations.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions within the project timeline.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional Android application development experience.
• Proven experience developing Android keyboards/IME applications.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, lifecycle, UI components, and performance optimization.
• Experience with custom views, UI rendering, and responsive layouts.
• Knowledge of Android security, permissions, and background processing.

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Java
• Android SDK
• Android Input Method Framework (IME)
• Custom views and UI rendering
• Jetpack libraries
• Git
• REST APIs
• Performance optimization
• Android security and permissions
• Background processing