About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Android Engineer to join our ambitious startup team. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in Android application development, a solid understanding of mobile development best practices, and a genuine eagerness to learn and adapt to emerging technologies. You will get to work with the newest technologies such as Kotlin in a very modern code base.
Key Responsibilities
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Android App Development:
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Design, develop, and maintain high-performance and reliable Android applications.
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Collaborate with backend and design teams to define, design, and ship new features.
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Code Review and Optimization:
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Conduct code reviews to ensure the quality and performance of the codebase.
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Identify and implement optimizations to enhance the efficiency of existing code.
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Technical Problem Solving:
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Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in existing code.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends, tools, and technologies.
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Collaborative Development:
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Collaborate with team members from various disciplines to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Qualifications
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Education:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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Experience:
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5 years experience developing and deploying Android applications.
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Strong knowledge of Kotlin.
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Native development is your passion.
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Maplibre knowledge is a plus.
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Skills:
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Up to date with modern Android frameworks such as Kotlin and async/await
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You work with RESTful APIs everyday, and have experience with authentication frameworks such as OAuth2 to connect Android applications to back-end services.
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Solid understanding of Android design principles and Human Interface Guidelines.
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Writing unit and UI Tests using Mokito and others.
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You’ve worked in depth with a map SDK before, be it MapLibre, Apple Maps, Google Maps, ESRI or similar.
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Desired Qualities:
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Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and development methodologies.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.