Android Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Build and translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code (in Android)
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
Work with outside data sources and API’s
Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Requirements

At least 2 years experience building Android applications
You are curious about how things work
Must have published at least one original Android app (provide app link or apk)
Experience in JSON,XML and interfacing Android applications to server side API’s
Experience with system performance optimizations
Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
Experience with compiler optimization and code generation
Experience consuming Google map APIs and a deep understanding of GPS technology
Extensive understanding of Android framework components and their respective lifecycles
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms and programming languages
An excellent understanding of best practices for networking, concurrency and threading
Current and detailed knowledge of the capabilities of different Android API levels
Experience working closely with product teams, designers, and other developers to create a truly delightful mobile experience
A familiarity with the Android tool ecosystem for development, testing, debugging, and performance benchmarking
At least four years engineering experience, a large portion of which in a team environment
Deep understanding of relational databases
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Familiarity with continuous integration
Familiarity with Scrum and Agile Methodologies
Prior experience with or knowledge of large scale, high volume systems
Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and empathy
Self-­awareness and a desire to continually improve

Bonus Requirements

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
Experience using mBaaS such as Kinvey
Experience building APIs and Webhooks
Deep knowledge of mobile frontend development
Experience using Amazon Web Services and/or Google Cloud Platform and playing a sysAdmin role
Experience working in a startup.

Applicants should send their CV’s to: rasheeda@hellotractor.com with the title – ANDROID ENGINEER APPLICATION – [YOUR NAME]. Note: Also introduce yourself, tell us why you want to work with us, add links to projects you have worked on and attach a one page resume.

Apply via :

rasheeda@hellotractor.com