RIYA JOJU
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Passionate Android Developer with 5+ years of experience driving modern Android transformations in enterprise environments. Specialized in upgrading legacy systems to Jetpack Compose, Navigation Compose, and multi-module designs, while adding real-time capabilities,robust testing, and performance enhancements. Consistently delivered high-impact results, including elite crash-free rates (99.8%), improved Play Store ratings (4.6), and scalable, maintainable codebases. Strong foundation in Kotlin, MVVM/Clean Architecture, Android Security, Coroutines/Flow, and cross-functional collaboration for innovative, reliable mobile solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Android Developer
xCube LLC(DIFC) - Fintech
World Trade Center,Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Spearheaded XML-to-Jetpack Compose migration across key screens in multi-module fintech app — improved UI maintainability, speed, and consistency.
- Boosted stability: raised crash-free sessions from 92% to 99.8% and Play Store rating from 3.1 to 4.6 — increased trust and retention.
- Consolidated multiple XML nav graphs into single Jetpack Navigation Compose setup — simplified routing and boosted scalability.
- Refactored single-module to scalable multi-module architecture — faster builds, better organization, and easier maintenance.
- Implemented WebSockets for real-time monitoring with Coroutines/Flow — enabled live trading updates and low-latency experience.
- Integrated multiple payment gateways (Network International, Worldpay) and analytics (Firebase, UXCam, AppsFlyer) — supported seamless transactions and insights.
- Led full Arabic localization with Compose LayoutDirection — delivered bilingual support for UAE users.
- Implemented biometric authentication (fingerprint/face ID) with BiometricPrompt and Keystore integration — enhanced secure access and fraud protection in regulated fintech.
- Built robust test cases (unit, UI, integration) using JUnit, Mockito, and Compose Testing — ensured reliability, high coverage, and smooth post-migration releases.
Android Developer
Al Tayer Group- Ecommerce
, United Arab Emirates
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Involved in mobile development phases like Designing, Enhancements, Bug-Fixing and Maintenance of the Application.
- Working in a team of 3 members to provide end-to-end solutions.
- Hands-on Experience in MVVM and Clean Architecture.
- Hands-on Experience with Android JetPack Components.
- Responsible for design of user interface using various Layouts, Buttons, Dialogbox, Editbox and Alertbox.
- Hands-on Experience with Dependency Injection Framework Dagger2.
- Experience with Android Architecture Components like Live Data, Navigation and Coroutines.
- Experience in web service integration (REST, JSON).
- Experience with version control systems like Git (Source Tree).
Education
M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
Government Engineering College
Idukki, Kerala 01.2016 - 03.2018
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
Jyothi Engineering College
Thrissur 01.2012 - 03.2016
Skills
- Kotlin
- Java
- Android (Operating System)
- Android Studio
- Jetpack Compose
- MultiModule Architecture
- Extensible Markup Language (XML)
- C
- MVVM/MVC
- Android Security
- Android Testing
- Git
- Data Store
- App release process
- SQLite/Room DB
- Retrofit
- JUnit/Mockito
- Cisco Networking
PROJECTS
- xCube-Investing and Trading Application,xCube LLC
- Mammas & Pappas Middle East Baby Shopping, Al Tayer Insignia LLC
- Bloomingdale's Middle East, Al Tayer Insignia LLC
- Gap ME Online Shopping, Al Tayer Insignia LLC
- TTSN: Train and Ticket Status Notifier(Academic Project), Supervisor: Prof Aswathy Wilson(JEC Thrissur)
- An Aggregation Based Congestion Aware Selection Strategy for Network on Chips(Academic Project), Supervisor: Dr. John Jose, Prof Ms. Manju R (IIT Guwahati)
COURSES
- Android Development, ATEES Industrial Training,Kerala,India
- Android Development , JEC,Thrissur,India
- GIAN course on Network on Chips, IIT Guwahati,India
- Booksim Workshop, CUSAT,Kerala,India
- IPV6 , GEC,Idukki,Kerala,India
PUBLICATIONS
- Smart street light system based on image processing Published in Circuit, Power and Computing Technologies (ICCPCT), 2016 International Conference on 18-19march 2016.
- An Aggregation Based Congestion Aware Selection Strategy For Mesh Noc's, Accepted in Scopus Indexed Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Technology (UAE) (ISSN: 2227-524X)
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Android Developer
xCube LLC(DIFC) - Fintech
03.2023 - 01.2026
Android Developer
Al Tayer Group- Ecommerce
01.2021 - 02.2023
M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
Government Engineering College
01.2016 - 03.2018
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
Jyothi Engineering College
01.2012 - 03.2016