Mid Level Engineer - Android

About the Role

The overall purpose of this job is to build and maintain software applications that run on android smartphones in a scalable and secure way.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in the user experience design to ensure feasibility and practicability of proposed designs.
  • Convert wireframes or user interface designs into software application designs.
  • Create and release new features based on user and/or business needs.
  • Debug and maintain the legacy software required to support the application development.
  • Create tests for the software and undertake testing of the developed software.
  • Maintain continuous and effective communication with various stakeholders in the software development process.
  • Participate in activities that promote continuous learning and value addition for end users. 
  • Any other work that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor.

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or other Technology related fields.
  • Minimum of four years’ experience in software development and preferably in mobile software development.
  • Solid understanding of the full mobile development cycle
  • Proven working experience in software development
  • Should have published at least one mobile application in the google play store
  • Knowledge of Java and Kotlin
  • Understanding of  modern code architecture such as model view, view model (MVVM)
  • Knowledge of Library such as Retrofit, RxJava, or RVKotlin and Jetpack
  • Knowledge of Android testing frameworks
  • Ability to work effectively with different personalities and across all levels in an organization. 
  • Must be a self-starter and highly organized.
  • High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills 
  • Ability to work well with people at all levels in the organization.
  • Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
  • Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Open to change. 
  • Calm under chaos.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive health insurance - Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical
  • Flexible vacation 
  • All risk Insurance
  • Office lunch
  • Opportunity for company stock options
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