Senior Staff Android Developer, Checkout Applet Mobile

Block; Toronto; Remote; CAD 222,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Staff Android Developer, where your expertise will shape the future of mobile payments. You will lead the design and implementation of essential features within the Checkout Applet, enhancing user experiences for merchants. Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable solutions while mentoring fellow engineers in a culture of innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact a critical area of the Square Point of Sale system, all while working towards a more inclusive economy. If you're passionate about Android development and looking to empower others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote Work

Medical Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Retirement Savings Plans

Modern Family Planning

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Android development experience with expertise in Kotlin or Java.
• Experience leading complex Android projects at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of critical features in the checkout applet.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, scalable features.

Skills

Android Development

Kotlin

Java

Architecting Complex Projects

Job description

Senior Staff Android Developer, Checkout Applet Mobile

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The Checkout Applet Mobile team serves new and existing users of the Square Point of Sale (SPOS) engine. Our mission is to refine the cart-building flows to guarantee a seamless and powerful experience for our merchants. The team owns the Checkout applet, which is the most frequently used and critical surface area in our POS apps, allowing sellers to create orders and start the payment flow for them.

You Will:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of critical features within the checkout applet including building new features and updating existing critical features including item configuration screen, item search etc.
• Improve the Android codebase to support onboarding workflows and diverse checkout needs within a single POS engine.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable features.
• Lead efforts to converge the checkout applet across different engines, streamlining technical and product solutions.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, encouraging a culture of learning and new ideas.

You Have:

• 12+ years of Android development experience with expertise in Kotlin or Java.
• Experience architecting and leading complex Android projects at scale and cross team boundaries.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Zone A: $222,900—$334,300 CAD
Zone B: $222,900—$334,300 CAD

Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offerings.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology