Staff Android Developer I

Mistplay; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A mobile gaming company in Toronto is seeking a Staff Android Engineer I to enhance their app's performance and user experience. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of Android development experience, particularly with Kotlin, and a knack for leading cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include architecting top-tier software and mentoring junior developers. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model, engaging team events, and a culture that emphasizes growth and innovation.

Benefits

Team Lunches

Game Nights

Company-wide Events

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience as an Android Developer or in a comparable role.
• Deep familiarity with Kotlin and AndroidX libraries.
• Profound understanding of scalable applications and app architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of features to improve user experience and engagement.
• Maintain and improve Android development standards across the organization.
• Architect and develop software for the Android application.

Skills

Kotlin

Android Development

UI Design Principles

Unit Testing

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AndroidX libraries

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Mistplay is the #1 loyalty app for mobile gamers. Our community of millions of engaged mobile gamers come to Mistplay to discover new games to play and earn rewards. Gamers are rewarded for their time and money spent within the games and can redeem those rewards for gift cards. Mistplay is on a mission to be the best way to play mobile games for everyone everywhere! Download Mistplay on the Google Play Store here and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Please Note: In Canada , Mistplay follows a 2 days/week in-office hybrid model in Toronto (400 University Ave) & Montreal (1001 Blvd. Robert-Bourassa)

As a Staff Android Engineer I, you will play an instrumental role in shaping and optimizing our platform to deliver an unparalleled user experience. Working hand in hand with our product and design teams, you will lead the development and bespoke customization of the Mistplay app for the Android platform. Your projects will be engaging and diverse, including tasks such as enhancing the discovery of exceptional games for mobile gamers and focusing on intuitive UI design principles. You will be responsible for diagnosing problems by analyzing data, processes, and code to troubleshoot Android development issues and recognize areas for improvement, applying your deep understanding of secure coding practices to maintain infrastructure functionality.

What you’ll do at Mistplay:

• Partner with diverse, multicultural teams to explore and implement cutting‑edge features for the Mistplay app, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art technologies and methodologies.
• Lead the development of complex features aimed at improving user experience and boosting user engagement, such as sophisticated analytics and gamification elements, including quests and the in‑app economy.
• Responsible for leading cross‑functional and cross‑department communication and collaboration. Your role will involve coordinating and aligning Android development standards and overall efforts across the organization.
• You will also be responsible for maintaining and improving system‑wide guidelines for Android development.
• Architect and develop top‑tier software for our Android application, primarily using Kotlin and Modern Android Development tools.
• Harness your extensive expertise to understand, refactor, and modernize legacy code in a scalable and efficient manner, following clean architecture and SOLID principles - ensuring the app is adaptable for changing business and user needs.
• Apply UI design principles to create intuitive user interfaces, leveraging Jetpack Compose.
• Foster the development of junior Android developers by mentoring and coaching them, sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience to help them develop and fine‑tune their skills.

What you’ll bring to Mistplay:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Over 10 years of experience as an Android Developer or a comparable role.
• Profound understanding of scalable applications, modularization, app architecture, and the ability to refactor legacy code efficiently.
• Demonstrable skills in Unit/Instrumented testing.
• Deep familiarity with Kotlin and AndroidX libraries.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication competencies.
• The ability to spearhead/drive development, work independently, or collaborate productively within a team.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in managing application releases and Google Play publishing.
• Familiarity with Server-Driven UI solutions.
• An in‑depth understanding of Git, CI/CD, git flows.
• Record of sharing knowledge with the open‑source community or Android community.

Why Mistplay?

We strive to make our work environment as inviting and fun as possible! Working at Mistplay is coupled with a whole array of perks that we've adopted virtually and in‑person: Team Lunches, game nights, company‑wide events, and so much more. Our culture is deeply rooted in growth and upheld by a team of smart, dynamic, and enthusiastic people. We utilize data to constantly learn, improve, and adapt. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, push boundaries, take calculated risks, and witness their visions come to life.