MERN- MEAN Stack Web Developer

Hello, everybody Looking for a Kodi/Android TV Developer. ### Job Title: Kodi/Android TV Developer - Custom Brand Build (Including IPTV and APK Packaging) --- ### Job Overview: We are recruiting a skilled Kodi/Android TV Developer. This project involves developing a complete branded Kodi build that includes custom skins, IPTV integration, Real-Debrid support, auto-launch features, and final APK packaging. This build must be optimized for low-end Android TV devices (S905X4/SK4/SK1 series) and provided in the form of an installable APK. The developer must ensure system performance, stability, and user convenience based on the provided custom Kodi skin (Dark Mode + Neon Branding). --- ### Key Responsibilities: 1. Skin Verification and Optimization * Test the smoothness, responsiveness, and low RAM usage of the provided skin. * Optimize screen transitions, navigation, and EPG loading. * Ensures performance is maintained even on low-end Android TV boxes. 2. Auto-boot and Launcher * Configures Kodi to launch automatically upon device startup. * Implements a default launcher or custom launcher APK. * Adds a Kiosk mode that limits Kodi exits. 3. IPTV Integration and Duplicate Removal * Integrates multiple IPTV sources (Sphere + Greatest IPTV). * Removes channel duplicates and neatly merges playlists. * Implements failover/redundancy features for seamless streaming. 4. Real-Debrid Integration * Sets Real-Debrid as the default VOD engine and implements proper fallback functionality for IPTV. * Integrates ResolveURL and a scraper using a priority processing method. 5. APK Packaging * Packages the entire build (skin + add-ons + settings + launcher) as a sideloadable APK. * Provides clear installation instructions and performance reports. --- ### Required Skills and Experience: * Experience delivering custom Kodi builds on Android TV (specifically the Amlogic S905X series). * In-depth knowledge of Android development, Android Studio, and APK packaging. * Experience with Python scripting for IPTV processing and deduplication. * Experience integrating IPTV sources, Real-Debrid, and ResolveURL. * Experience testing and optimizing on low-spec RAM Android TV devices. * Understanding of auto-boot, default launcher, and kiosk mode on Android TV. --- ### Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with previous projects related to similar Kodi/Android TV builds (provide screenshots or APK demo videos). * Experience with low-spec hardware optimization. --- ### Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with previous projects involving similar Kodi/Android TV builds (provide screenshots or APK demo videos). * Experience with low-spec hardware optimization. --- ### Budget and Schedule: * Fixed $100. * Skin Delivery: Sunday. * Full APK Version Provided and Testing Completed: 1 Week --- ### How to Apply: Please include answers to the following questions in your application. 1. Describe your experience developing custom builds for Android TV. 2. Describe your approach to IPTV playlist deduplication. 3. Describe your experience with failover/redundancy between IPTV sources. 4. Describe your Real-Debrid integration process, including fallback functionality to IPTV. 5. Verify that you have access to Android TV hardware (S905X series preferred) for testing. 6. Verify that you can provide a sideloadable APK containing all pre-configured components. Applications with unclear answers will be excluded from review. * This job posting is professional and detailed, and is intended for experienced developers. It also guarantees autonomy regarding milestones and deliverables.