Android Developer

We are offering a contract for a permanent position as an Android Developer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The industry is dynamic and heavily relies on innovative mobile applications for high-profile, international clientele. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Android tools, experiment with new technologies, and collaborate with large scale retail clients.

• Develop and maintain native Android tools to minimize duplication of work
• Keep abreast of new Android technologies, exploring their application and contributing to third-party frameworks
• Work on extending the functionality of apps for major retailers
• Strive for the best user experience by optimizing UI/UX elements within apps
• Advocate for Java and Kotlin best practices, organization, and automation
• Engage in knowledge sharing within the mobile development team
• Work in conjunction with large scale retail clients and their API developers
• Uphold secure coding best practices and engage in ongoing security training and awareness
• Ensure smooth interaction of apps with RESTful APIs & GraphQL through a deep understanding of HTTP/S
• Make use of Google services such as FCM, Android Pay, and understand the processes to configure, test, and launch in those environments
• Be comfortable meeting with internal and external project stakeholders
• Work flexibly in a remote setting and/or be willing to travel to meet clients
• Utilize JitPack, Gradle, or other dependency/package management systems
• Stay updated with Jetpack Compose
• Demonstrate proficiency in source code management tools, preferably Git
• Be familiar with common SDLC processes, with a preference for Agile methodologies
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Possess the ability to work with iOS, React Native, or other tools. • Candidate must have at least 2 years of detail-oriented experience as an Android Developer.
• Proficiency in Android Development is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with the Android SDK is required.
• Expertise in using Android Studio is expected.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for project management and issue tracking is necessary.
• Experience in Backend Development is essential.
• Proven experience in AB Testing to optimize application performance.
• Ability to work in an Agile Scrum environment is important.
• Experience in API Development to facilitate communication between software systems.
• Knowledge of CSS to ensure visually appealing application design.
• Proven ability to debug applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience.