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Job Summary
- We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in developing Android applications using Java and Kotlin and a strong background in building SDKs for Android applications.
- As a Senior Android Engineer, you will be key in designing, developing, and maintaining our cutting-edge mobile applications and SDKs, ensuring high performance, quality, and responsiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications and SDKs.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java and Kotlin.
- Write tests that cover 80% of the code implementation.
- Implement new features and enhance existing functionalities based on user feedback and business requirements.
Architecture and Best Practices:
- Define and advocate for Android architecture best practices and coding standards.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of Android applications and SDKs.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver a seamless user experience.
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the robustness and reliability of applications and SDKs.
- Perform thorough code testing and debugging to identify and fix bugs and performance issues.
- Ensure compliance with security and data protection guidelines.
Documentation and Support:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed features, codebase, and SDKs.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Android applications and SDKs.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development.
Requirements
Experience:
- BSc or MSc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other related area
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Android application development.
- Proven expertise in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
- Strong experience in building and maintaining SDKs for Android applications.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Android SDK, Android Studio, and related development tools.
- Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services integration.
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimizing mobile applications.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
What we Offer
- An opportunity to make an impact and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent health insurance
- Gym membership & wellness resources
- Spousal Allowance
- Work tools ( Macbook Pro, Encrypted Flashdrive, YubiKey, Training etc)
- Hybrid & remote work offering
- Pension contributions
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