Android Developer

Our client is searching for an Android developer to join their team. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in writing clear, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code. Proven experience in designing and developing Android applications is required. The developer will be expected to conceive and manage projects and deliver them under strict deadlines. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or design is preferred. However, equivalent experience in related roles will also be considered.

Overview

•The Android developer will be responsible for creating and maintaining mobile apps that exist on the Android mobile operating system. They will have a thorough understanding of the Android SDK and how it works with different devices and screen sizes. They should also have a working knowledge of the company’s infrastructure and industry needs so they can adapt the Android apps to the firm’s requirements.

•The developer will be expected to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with management and laterally with other departments within the company. Enthusiasm and knowledge of good user experience is important. The developer may be expected to work with interpreted datasets to improve usability, should have a strong knowledge of all versions of Android, and must keep up with new iterations.

Duties and responsibilities

•Create and maintain Android mobile apps for the company.

•Develop and maintain codebases for the apps.

•Have a familiarity with APIs and how to connect Android with back-end services.

•Understand how to use natural user interfaces within Android.

•Be expected to conceive and manage projects and deliver them under strict deadlines.

•Have a working knowledge of the devices that host Android apps and how apps work on those devices.

Skills and education

•A bachelor’s degree in computer science, design, or related field

•Demonstrated expertise in Android development

•An understanding of the user interface and and enthusiasm for the user experience

•A working knowledge of the company’s infrastructure and business needs

•A thorough knowledge of open source Android tools

•A detail-oriented focus

•The ability to work both independently and within a team

•Excellent communications skills