Android Software Engineer - AI Neobank App

About KIRA

KIRA aims to make financial management smart, dependable, and universally accessible. In 2019, KIRA launched Southeast Asia's leading mobile-first insurance platform, connecting millions online. Currently, the company is broadening its services to include a variety of financial tools such as spending, saving, investing, currency exchange, and travel support. The mission is to empower users to maximize their finances with ease, confidence, and expertise, leveraging AI technology to achieve these goals for this generation.

Role Overview

We seek Android engineers passionate about crafting a seamless native Android app experience for KIRA's AI-powered Neobank application. Ideal candidates emphasize fluid user interactions, efficient performance, and the delivery of reliable mobile features serving real customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Android features utilizing Kotlin.
• Design intuitive mobile workflows across insurance, payments, claims, renewals, and other financial services.
• Collaborate closely with product and design teams to streamline complex user journeys.
• Integrate and maintain stable, secure backend API connections ensuring dependable mobile operations.
• Enhance app responsiveness, reduce crashes, optimize loading times and memory consumption.
• Leverage analytics, user feedback, and live issue monitoring to continually improve the product.
• Implement AI-driven mobile functionalities selectively when they meaningfully enhance the user experience.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Android development with Kotlin in production environments.
• Strong grasp of Android fundamentals and proven experience shipping apps.
• Expertise in Jetpack, Coroutines, Flow, and contemporary Android architecture patterns.
• Keen understanding of mobile UX, usability challenges, edge cases, and user flow design.
• Proficient at REST API integration and troubleshooting issues in live applications.
• Demonstrates rapid delivery, thorough ownership, and commitment to high-quality product outcomes.
• Portfolio examples such as GitHub links, app store listings, or screenshots are highly beneficial.

Technologies Used

• Kotlin programming language
• Jetpack Compose for UI
• Android SDK
• Coroutines and Flow for asynchronous programming
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• TensorFlow Lite for on-device AI inference

Preferred Attributes

• Focuses on entire user journeys over isolated screens.
• Strives to simplify complex financial products through design and functionality.
• Works swiftly without compromising code quality.
• Detects and resolves UX, performance, and reliability issues proactively.
• Communicates transparently about personal contributions versus team efforts.

Unsuitable Candidates

• Require fully defined tasks without initiative.
• Build features with disregard for user experience.
• Neglect app crashes, edge cases, or performance optimizations.
• Prefer slow-paced workflows unsuitable for agile startup environments.
• Overstate their role or impact without clarity.

Additional Information

This remote position is exclusively open to candidates residing in Singapore, aligning with regional hiring needs. English fluency is essential as it is the primary communication language within the global teams.

Interview Process

1. Complete an online assessment or practical task.
2. Participate in a role-focused interview.
3. Attend a final interview with the CEO.

The recruitment cycle is designed to be swift, aiming to extend offers within one week of initiation, prioritizing candidates who complete assessments promptly.