Android Mobile App Developer

Android Mobile App Developer

Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture

UK wide – Work from Home, Fully remote working

I’m keen to hear from you

Position: Software Engineer, Developer, Application Developer, Software Design, Architecture, Architect, Android Developer, Software Development Life Cycle

Purpose: Design, develop, implement, integrate & maintain complex new features & custom functionality for the Android mobile app. Turn design concepts into fully functional mobile apps, focusing on usability, scalability & quality

Technology: Google Play Store, Android App Development, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android architecture components, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture, Cloud message APIs & push notifications, Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries, Offline storage, threading, performance tuning, Google Android design principles & interfaces, Git or other version control systems, React Native or Expo, CI/CD automation

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 basic + 20 bonus & comprehensive benefits

Key Activity:

• Gather & analyse business requirements
• App design & development
• Create custom code
• Android component development
• UI/UX Implementation
• Testing & Debugging
• Configuration of integrations
• API integration
• Customisation & integration
• Manage; test, build & release processes
• Identify areas for modification or improvement
• Performance Optimisation
• Version Control

Overview:

The role will provide a robust technical resource to support the expansion of functionality & further customisation of the Android App.

You’ll play a critical role in the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality.

As a member of the Engineering Chapter, you’ll work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams, including other Developers, Software Engineers, Product Owner, BA’s & QA’s etc.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis: Engage with stakeholders throughout SDLC to gather & document requirements. Translate user stories into actionable software & scalable solutions
• Develop Applications: Writing clean, efficient, & maintainable code using programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose
• UI/UX Design: Implementing user-friendly interfaces that align with design specifications while ensuring smooth user experiences
• Test & Debug: Identifying & fixing bugs, optimising performance, & ensuring the app functions across various Android devices & versions
• Maintenance: Ensure the performance, quality, & responsiveness of applications
• Performance Tuning: Identify & correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, participate in code reviews & provide constructive feedback to team members
• Integrate APIs: Connecting apps to external data sources, third-party services, & APIs, such as databases or cloud platforms
• Deployment: Publish applications to the Google Play Store & handling updates, bug fixes, & improvements post-release
• Version Control: Using tools like Git for managing code versions & collaborating with team members
• Stay Abreast: Continuously discover, evaluate, & implement new technologies. Keep informed about the latest Android SDKs, libraries, & best practices to ensure the app is up to date
• Collaboration: Working with designers, product managers, & other developers to ensure the app meets project goals
• Mentor: Coach junior developers & contribute to team’s knowledge

Candidate Profile:

Candidates should possess similar experience in the development of Google Play Store, Android Applications . Your skillset & experience is likely to include as many of the following as possible:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Hands-on experience of Android App Development
• Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose.
• Android SDK
• RESTful APIs
• Android architecture components MVVM, MVP, Use Cases & Clean Architecture
• Android Studio IDE
• Cloud message APIs & push notifications
• Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries
• Offline storage, threading, & performance tuning
• Google Android design principles & interfaces
• Git or other version control systems
• React Native or Expo
• CI/CD automation
• Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to work independently
• Effective communication & collaboration skills

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