Android Developer

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Job description

Android Developer - Perm - Remote to Orlando, Seattle or Glendale, CA

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

An Entertainment Company is seeking an Android Developer.

Role Description

As a Senior Android Developer, you will apply technical expertise to manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables and will be responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. You will be working in an Agile environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to define new product requirements, features, and functionality. In this senior level capacity, you will be expected to both be able to act autonomously for day-to-day activities and also guide junior engineers in their day-to-day activities.

• Design and develop solutions for software fixes and new features using test driven development.

• Analyze user stories, provide realistic estimations and participate in sprint planning, scrums, demos and retrospectives.

• Create detailed software development documentation and assist in assigning tasks to team members.

• Create pull requests and perform code reviews for peers and related teams.

• Monitor and maintain KPIs for application performance and services integration.

• Write unit and UI tests for your code.

• Build well-designed, well-engineered, stable, performant native Android applications using Kotlin and Java.

• Guide other team members by providing oversight and direction.

• Recommend improvements to processes, technologies, and coding practices that improve the effectiveness of the team.

• Strong ability to maintain focus and problem solve in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working with cross-functional teams.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience with a minimum of 3+ years of Android and Kotlin development experience.

• Experience working in an Agile Team consisting of product managers, project managers, design, QA and tech.Strong knowledge of Kotlin, Android Studio, Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices related to application development concepts, designs, and architectures.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. The position requires frequent communication with senior leaders, technical colleagues and partners across several different geographic locations and time zones.

• Software performance optimization experience (app sizing, memory usage, CPU, scaling, etc...)

• Self-motivated, quick learner, passion for consumer software.

• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.

• Strong knowledge of unit testing and continuous integration.

• Experience leading projects and providing technical direction.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in the software development field.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the Information Technology industry and market trends . Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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