Android Developer

Job Title: Android Engineer / Developer

Remote - must be able to commute to Crewe once a month

£60k plus performance related bonuses

The individual will need to have extensive experience of working in a fast-paced software development team, and need an ability to work within agile practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Ensure adherence to SOLID principles, clean architecture, and software design patterns to build scalable and maintainable applications.
• Follow the repository pattern with MVVM for structured data access and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, and product managers, to define, design, and implement new features.
• Work with Room Database and other data persistence mechanisms for efficient offline storage.
• Implement authentication mechanisms, including OAuth 2.0, for secure user authentication.
• Integrate Google Maps, Sentience and Location Services for geolocation-based features.
• Utilise Kotlin Coroutines and Flow for handling asynchronous events and data streams efficiently.
• Work on bug fixing, performance optimisation, and maintaining high code quality.
• Implement unit and UI testing strategies using JUnit and Espresso to ensure application reliability and robustness.
• Optimise app performance and memory usage using Android Profiler and other profiling tools.
• Work with RESTful APIs to ensure seamless integration between the app and backend services.
• Implement analytics tools to track user behavior and application performance.
• Develop localised applications to support multiple languages and regions.
• Utilise Agile project management methodologies for efficient development cycles.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
• Use version control systems, particularly Git, to manage codebase efficiently.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Stay updated with the latest Android development trends and continuously explore new technologies to enhance development efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in Android development with a strong portfolio of published applications on the Google Play Store.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of clean architecture, MVVM, SOLID principles, and software design patterns.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose and XML-based UI for building modern, responsive UIs.
• Familiarity with Android frameworks such as Room, LiveData, and WorkManager.
• Experience with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure user access management.
• Hands-on experience with reactive programming using Kotlin Coroutines and Flow.
• Experience with unit and UI testing using JUnit and Espresso.
• Familiarity with dependency management tools like Gradle and Maven.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Scrum teams.
• Strong understanding of Android's design guidelines and best practices.
• Knowledge of performance and memory tuning tools such as Android Profiler.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Figma for collaborating with design teams.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for source code management and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with white labeling applications.

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