Android Social Networking App Development

I'm looking for an experienced mobile app developer to create a social networking app for Android.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop an engaging, user-friendly social networking app
- Ensure the app is fully functional and free of bugs
- Implement features typical of social networking platforms, such as user profiles, posts, comments, likes, and friend requests
- Optimize the app for Android platform
- Integrate real-time chat functionality for user interactions
- Enable integration with other social media platforms for easier sharing
- Develop a comprehensive notification system for user alerts
- Develop a secure authentication system using OAuth or similar methods

Ideal Skills:
- Extensive experience in Android app development
- Previous work on social networking apps highly desirable
- Strong understanding of user experience and interface design
- Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or relevant programming languages
- Ability to work independently and deliver on time.

Include in-app messaging for users. Enable user authentication using email and password. The developer will follow the provided design and wireframe specifications. The app must handle up to 10,000 users initially.