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Mukuru helps you move money around Africa. Whether you are sending cash for instant collection or topping up a bank account or mobile wallet it has never been easier. We use the latest mobile and web-based technologies to give you the best experience possible. But that’s just half the story. To really understand us, you need to know the "why” beh...
About the job
An exciting opportunity exists for an Android Developer to join our IT/Engineering team based in Johannesburg.
In this role, you will be working in a SCRUM team to create new functionality and adapt existing functionality on multiple apps that are used by internal staff. The apps are used for customer onboarding, order creation and order collection across Africa.
If you have experience with Flutter or you are willing to learn Flutter you will also contribute to our main Mukuru App.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Attributes
Experience in building mobile apps using the latest technologies
Programming either in Java or Kotlin, using the core functionalities in Android architecture components
Working in an Agile SCRUM team to design, develop and integrate native mobile applications and scalable enterprise solutions
Work as a part of the team
Creative and critical thinking that contributes to the success of your environment
Key Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent
+4 years experience as an Android Developer
Experience in and/or have a good understanding of building apps for environments with limited network connectivity
Experience with different types of architecture: MVC/MVP/MVVM
Working knowledge and experience with: JSON REST APIs, Scanning technologies.
(EAN, PDF, MRZ, OCR), Android persistence layers (Preference, File, SQLite), Firebase & Google APIs, Publishing to Google Play, Unit & Automated testing techniques for Android apps. (JUnit, Expresso, UI Automator)
Good technical knowledge of Java, Kotlin, Gradle and Android Studio
Understanding of design patterns and experience in architecting software
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
Experience in architecting, developing, testing, deploying systems
Solid understanding of integration and web services
Strong analytical skills
Being passionate about learning new skills, technologies, and best practices
Additional Skills
Flutter development experience
Experience configuring and setting up CI/CD
Mobile application security best practices
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S EE TARGETS
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