Android Developer (IT 04) at Werkie

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Android Developer to join our dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Android platform, a passion for mobile technology, and a creative mindset to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform while ensuring responsiveness and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features that enhance user experience.
• Utilize Kotlin and Java effectively to develop high-quality, efficient, and scalable applications.
• Implement robust and secure APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Leverage the latest Android SDKs and tools such as Android Studio, Gradle, and Jetpack to enhance application performance and UI.
• Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies into the design and overall architecture of Android applications.
• Conduct thorough unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and advocate for best practices in mobile design.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the growth of the Android development team.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, applications, and protocols in mobile development.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven software development experience, with a strong focus on Android mobile applications.
• Extensive experience with Kotlin and Java, along with a solid understanding of the Android SDK and Android application lifecycle.
• Proficient in working with remote data via REST and JSON, and knowledgeable about web technologies and UI/UX standards.
• Strong experience building Android UI using XML layouts, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design guidelines.
• Familiarity with Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices, including layouts and Material Design.
• Experience with modern Android architecture patterns, such as MVVM, MVP, Dependency Injection, LiveData, Room, View Binding, and Navigation Graph.
• Familiarity with reactive programming, e.g., RxJava and Coroutines.
• Experience with Android development tools such as Android Studio, Gradle, Git, and familiarity with continuous integration (CI/CD).
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and libraries available for common tasks.
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Proven experience publishing Android apps to the Google Play Store.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with unit testing in the Android context.
• Experience with other mobile development frameworks or platforms, such as Flutter or React Native, is a plus.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Swift or JavaScript is beneficial.
• Proficient understanding of Scrum and Agile frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clean, scalable, and efficient code
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality software and continuous improvement