Job Description
Job Description
Description : About Blue Sparq
Blue Sparq, Inc. is a rapidly growing leader in custom product development and manufacturing, and part of The Middleby Corporation—a global leader in commercial and residential cooking and industrial process equipment. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions for the commercial kitchen and vending industries, combining hardware innovation with robust embedded software design.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Android / Kotlin Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications used in commercial kitchen equipment. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Android Java , growing expertise in Kotlin , and the ability to work with embedded controllers.
You will collaborate closely with firmware engineers, full stack developers, and hardware teams to build responsive, reliable, and scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Java
- Develop modern UI using Jetpack Compose and traditional Android UI frameworks
- Implement clean, scalable architectures such as MVVM, MVI , and modular design
- Integrate applications with backend services using RESTful APIs and JSON
- Implement device communication using MQTT and Modbus
- Work with Android Jetpack libraries including Navigation, ViewModel, LiveData, etc.
- Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness
- Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to testing strategies, CI / CD pipelines, and release processes
Requirements :
Required Qualifications
2–4 years of experience with Android development in Java1–2 years of experience with Kotlin1+year of experience with Jetpack ComposeStrong proficiency in Kotlin and JavaDeep understanding of the Android SDK , UI / UX principles, and mobile best practicesExperience with modern Android architectures ( MVVM, MVI , etc.)Hands-on experience with Android Jetpack librariesExperience working with remote data via REST APIs and JSONWorking knowledge of MQTT and Modbus communication protocolsExperience with Git or similar version control systemsFamiliarity with custom views, animations, and transitionsExperience with performance profiling and memory managementStrong understanding of mobile testing strategies and CI / CD pipelinesNice to Have
Familiarity with ELO tablets or industrial / embedded Android devicesExperience working with connected devices, IoT platforms, or industrial applicationsSoft Skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver tasks on schedule.Experience with JIRA and Agile methodologies.Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and solving complex technical problems with minimal guidance.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Blue Sparq is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE / M / F / Vets / Disabled) employer.
Principals only. No recruiters or unsolicited offers, please.
Salary commensurate with experience.