Job Description
An employer in the Cincinnati, Ohio area is looking for a Sr. Front-End Android Developer for a remote, contract opportunity in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The employer is a large retailer and this is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a key AI-driven initiative.
They are seeking an experienced Front-End Android Developer to build next-generation mobile experiences that integrate AI-driven interactions, real-time communication and agentic shopping workflows. You will work closely with product managers, UX designers, front-end and back-end service engineers to deliver seamless, intelligent and responsive Android applications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain Android front-end applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Implement LLM-powered features (e.g., conversational interfaces, personalized shopping experiences) leveraging APIs and SDKs for large language models.
• Build real-time communication layers using WebSocket (WSS) for live updates, notifications, and interactive shopping experiences.
• Design and integrate agentic shopping flows, enabling autonomous agents to assist users in product discovery, and purchase decisions.
• Collaborate with services teams to ensure efficient data exchange and secure API integration.
• Optimize UI/UX for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across diverse Android devices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in Android development with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Strong understanding of Android architecture components (ViewModel, LiveData, etc.).
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSocket, or similar).
• Familiarity with LLM integration (OpenAI, OpenAI Agent, or similar APIs) for
conversational and generative experiences.
• Knowledge of agentic workflows and AI-driven user experiences in e-commerce or
similar domains.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and secure data handling.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or SDKs on Android.
• Background in e-commerce front-end development or shopping assistants.
• Understanding of state management in complex Android apps.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.