Android Developer

Job Overview

Role:

We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

 

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing and formulating apps that are suitable for use on all types of Android devices.
• Ensuring that the construction and presentation of your apps are congruent with the company's standards.
• Proofreading your code and correcting mistakes before each app is released.
• Collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that each app is presentable and in perfect working order.
• Liaising with the marketing department to ensure consistency in our company's 'voice' across the board.
• Monitoring app reviews to detect areas for improvement.
• Creating app updates, including bug fixes and additional features, for release.
• Consulting with the design team.
• Work with outside data sources and APIs

 

 

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin,
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, Custom Views, patterns, and best practices.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns like MVP, MVVM.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers.
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs, Event Tracking APIs, and Push notifications.
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration and Deployment
• Excellent communication skills.

Critical thinker and good problem-solver.

Preferred Qualifications

• any graduate