Sr Android Engineer, Contractor (Canada)

Owlet Baby Care; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada's childcare sector is seeking an experienced Android Engineer to create innovative applications for smart devices. You will design and build user-friendly apps while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Android development and a passion for Kotlin. This position offers a competitive salary of up to $7,000 CAD per month and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the parenting space.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Android paradigms.
• Experience developing feature-rich Android apps.
• Solid understanding of memory management.
• Comfortable with Test-Driven Development.

Responsibilities

• Design and build customer-facing apps for the Android platform.
• Own tasks end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the product team to define, design, and ship new features.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technology.

Skills

Android paradigms

Kotlin

Collaborative problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in a computer oriented field

5+ years of work experience

Tools

Git

YAML

Gradle

Jetpack Compose

Job description

Owlet (NYSE: OWLT) is changing the world of parenting with meaningful products that truly make a difference for millions around the world by bringing joy, peace and sleep to the parenting journey. We are focused on helping parents take care of their little ones so we can keep every baby safe and healthy.

Job Overview

As an Android Engineer, you have the knowledge and skills to create breakthrough technology to help bring Owlet smart devices to life. In addition to collaborating with other Android developers to create top-tier applications, you'll also join forces with other engineering disciplines to create a comprehensive, innovative smart-device experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate engineering team creating solutions that change lives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and build customer-facing apps for the Android platform
• Own tasks end-to-end with a proactive, solution-driven mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Architect modular, reusable code
• Collaborate with the product team to define, design, and ship new features
• Write clean code and comprehensive tests
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Work on bug fixing and improving app performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technology

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a computer oriented field (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of work experience
• Deep understanding of Android paradigms
• Passion for Kotlin
• Experience with collaborative source control, preferably Git
• Experience developing feature-rich Android apps
• Highly collaborative problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to rapidly iterate from prototype to shipping product
• Solid understanding of memory management
• Familiarity with instrumentation and analysis tools
• Comfortable with Test-Driven Development, Continuous Build and Integration methodologies
• You are upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude
• You have excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Proven ability to take ownership, solve problems proactively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred: experience developing apps for IoT devices, especially Bluetooth devices
• Preferred: experience working within a larger product team
• Bonus: experience/interest with YAML, Gradle, structured concurrency, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform

Monthly compensation of up to $7,000 CAD.

Owlet Baby Care, Inc. is the equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.