Android Engineer - Kotlin at HR Studio (Pty) Ltd

We’re looking for…

• A professional Android Engineer who is fully Native and Hybrid (Native + HTML) to deliver the best experience on TV.

Who are you?

• Ability to work with other developers to understand requirements and designs and implement
• Android application in Kotlin & Java
• RxJava or alternative multithreading libraries
• Experience with writing unit (JUnit) and automated (Espresso + UIAutomator) tests
• Staying up to date with the Android SDK changes and trends
• Track record of successful software delivery through all phases of development, code reviews, testing, and operations
• Ability to effectively communicate technical ideas to others
• Adaptable, Goal-oriented, Intuitive, Self-confident, Team Player

What’s the role?

You will be responsible for:

• Build and maintain Android Mobile / TV application
• Bridge knowledge between non-Android developers and the Android ecosystem
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver compelling user-facing products
• Deliver maintainable, robust and testable code
• Collaborate with the Android Mobile team
• Collaborate with the Playback team to optimize the live experience of our users

Boxes to tick…

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Proficient in Kotlin/Java programming language
• 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, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• 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 and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Familiarity with Video Streaming development