About this role
Job title: Senior Software Engineer - Android (m/f/d)
About the Role Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and user experience. Collaborate with iOS, Backend, and feature teams to align on feature specifications and ensure smooth cross-platform integration. Drive technical improvements across the codebase, including architecture enhancements and codebase modernization, and prepare/maintain technical documentation as required. Enhance app performance and user experience through UI optimizations, accessibility compliance, and improvements in battery usage, memory management, and load times, with a focus on delivering an excellent customer experience. Leverage analytics and metrics to make data-driven decisions, optimizing performance and engagement based on user behavior and app health. Mentor and support fellow engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence through code reviews and sharing best practices. Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, tools, and technologies, incorporating innovative solutions to improve the team's workflow and drive mobile development excellence.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and user experience.
- Collaborate closely with iOS, Backend, and feature-based teams to align on feature specifications and ensure smooth cross-platform integration.
- Drive technical improvements across the entire codebase, including architecture enhancements and codebase modernization, and prepare/maintain technical documentation as required.
- Enhance app performance and user experience through UI optimizations, accessibility compliance, and improvements in battery usage, memory management, and load times with focus on an excellent customer experience.
- Leverage analytics and metrics to make data-driven decisions, optimizing performance and engagement based on user behavior and app health.
- Mentor and support fellow engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence, and collaboration through code reviews and sharing best practices.
- Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, tools, and technologies, incorporating innovative solutions to improve the team's workflow and drive mobile development excellence.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of Kotlin experience (Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Coroutines) and deep understanding of Android architecture, SOLID principles, and software architecture patterns.
- Experience with testing (unit, integration, UI) and a strong commitment to writing testable, maintainable, high-quality code.
- Ability to drive technical strategy, ensuring high standards in code quality, performance, and scalability, with proper documentation and process improvements.
- Customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering great user experiences and strong collaboration skills to work with iOS, Backend, and Hybrid teams.
- Continuous learner mindset: willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and frameworks as mobile development evolves.
Nice to Have
- Experience with hybrid frameworks/platforms (Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile, React Native) and understanding their architecture.
- Experience with GraphQL, REST APIs, and integrating backend services.
- Experience in UI/UX design or a good eye for design principles and user interface consistency.
Compensation & Benefits
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: Office-first company with flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for you and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
- Local benefits per office: Locations - Flix Career