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Android Developers

Job Description

The Android Developer is responsible for handling our Android development issues day-to-day, as well as for the long-term. We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android programs that are integrated into POS. The primary focus will be the day-to-day integration and development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be leading and/or working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Specific Daily/ Weekly Accountabilities

  • Design, build and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Android code.
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
  • Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code.
  • Speak directly to the key parties regarding the issues to manage and resolve the issues.
  • Any issues that cannot be resolved must be escalated such that the issues must be resolved.
  • Constantly solve problems and communicate issues that are not resolved.
  • Works with the Project Manager, Managing Director, and reports to the CTO, Winson.
  • Discussing potential projects and their parameters with clients, executives, and software developers.
  • Planning out the blueprints for software projects, including defining the scope, allocating resources, setting deadlines, laying out communication strategies, and indicating tests and maintenance.
  • Assembling and leading the project team.
  • Participating in and supervising each stage of the project.
  • Ensuring each project stays on schedule and adheres to the deadlines.
  • Creating a project budget and ensuring the project adheres to the budget as closely as possible.
  • Determining and overseeing consistent testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of all products in all stages of completion.
  • Serving as a liaison to communicate information regarding changes, milestones reached, and other pertinent information.
  • Delivering completed software products to clients and performing regular checks on the products' performance.
  • Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
  • Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
  • Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.
  • Preparing status reports by gathering, analysing, and summarizing relevant information.
  • Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
  • Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
  • Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients.
  • Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables (when relevant).
  • Managing customer satisfaction within the project transition period (when relevant).
  • Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Requirements and Preferred Credentials

Full set of Android Developers work will be required:

  • 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
  • A Bachelor's degree in information technology, software development management, software engineering, computer science, or a related field is a plus.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in project management and software development.
  • 5+ years of Android coding experience and virtual work experience.
  • The ability to work as a team while working virtually using the phone and video calls.
  • Of high integrity person who conducts her/himself with professionalism.
  • High energy, highly organized, and an aspirational person.
  • Must be a team-oriented individual with the ability to serve and get along with others.
  • The position will report to the Product Director but must work with the CTO and the CEO to report issues on a daily or weekly basis.
  • Able to complete projects in a timely manner and on budget.
  • Ability to communicate issues regarding technical, delivery timeline and budget on a weekly basis.

Interested candidates may send their resume at hr@1dlfg.com.