Android TV Developer (Contract)

About Deeds

Securing Our Ummah's Digital Dignity

Deeds is the parent company of The Masjid App. See more at thedeeds.net.

In today's interconnected world, our digital and physical lives are inseparably linked. Companies routinely collect and analyze our personal data, creating real-world consequences for Muslim communities. When your online activities, location data, and communications are tracked, this information can directly impact physical safety, community surveillance, and targeted discrimination against the Ummah. Our privacy solutions protect not just your digital identity, but your actual lived experience—preventing biased algorithms from restricting your opportunities, protecting community spaces from unnecessary monitoring, and ensuring your personal data isn't used to inform policies that harm Muslims worldwide. By securing your digital footprint, you're taking a practical step to protect both yourself and the broader Ummah from very real physical threats that begin in the digital realm.

About The Masjid App

Connecting Muslim communities with their local masjids in a safe and optimized way—like never before

Masjids are the data centers of our communities. It is of the utmost importance to help Masjids protect not just their immediate community but preventing their community from being leveraged to power harm to other parts of the Ummah. For too long, Masjids have been using tools not designed for masjids—systems that aren't optimized for their unique needs and often compromise the privacy of their congregations.

Unlike big tech's biased algorithms that show communities only what generates themselves money and power, The Masjid App provides real free speech and transparent communication, making events and announcements accessible to all without manipulation.

About The Role

We're seeking a specialized Android TV Developer for a contract position to maintain and enhance our existing TV application for masjids. This role focuses exclusively on Android TV development, analyzing our app for best practices, fixing bugs for modern TVs, and keeping our app up to date with the latest Android TV platform changes.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze our existing Android TV application for adherence to best practices
Identify and resolve bugs affecting modern TV devices and screen resolutions
Implement comprehensive observability solutions to monitor and track app crashes
Establish performance metrics and monitoring systems specific to TV environments
Stay current with Android TV platform updates and implement necessary changes
Optimize performance for 24/7 operation in masjid environments
Maintain and improve API integration with our backend systems
Proactively reach out with suggestions for improvements based on platform updates
Build robust error recovery for unstable network environments

Requirements

Strong experience developing and maintaining native Android TV applications
Proven track record building TV interfaces using Android TV Leanback libraries
Experience implementing crash reporting and performance monitoring tools
Deep understanding of Android lifecycle management for 24/7 applications
Experience with video playback and media management on Android TV
Experience with performance optimization for fixed display environments
Understanding of UI/UX principles specific to 10-foot interfaces

Bonus Skills

Experience with digital signage or information display systems
Familiarity with crash reporting tools specific to Android TV
Experience with performance monitoring and analytics for TV applications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for TV app deployment

Contract Details

This is a recurring contract position, not full-time employment. We're looking for a developer who can provide ongoing maintenance and improvements on a part-time basis, with the flexibility to scale hours based on project needs.

We value proactive communication - we'd like you to reach out when you hear about new Android TV platform changes or opportunities to improve our application, rather than waiting for us to request updates.