Staff Android Engineer

Tangerine Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to join their dynamic team. You'll focus on designing and maintaining scalable Android applications while mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of Android development experience, strong Kotlin skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role offers a unique workspace culture, opportunities for professional growth, and flexibility in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to online courses

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Workspace flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Android development with apps published on Google Play Store.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin; Java knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party library integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient Android applications using Kotlin.
• Mentor junior Android developers and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Android development experience

Kotlin proficiency

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

Git

Job description

Title: Staff Android Engineer - Tangerine

Requisition ID: 250676

Tangerine is Canada’s leading direct bank. We offer flexible and accessible banking options, innovative products, and award-winning Client service. The reason why Tangerine employees come to work each day is to help Canadians live better lives. We focus on making a difference in our communities, and that includes our own internal community. It’s important to us that our employees feel empowered and enthusiastic about belonging to our Orange culture.

Do you like new challenges? Are you ready to reach new heights in your career and become part of an established disruptor? If so, come join us and help redefine the Canadian banking landscape!

What you will be doing:

• You'll be joining one of our teams that's rebuilding our mobile banking application. You will be contributing to the development of world-class digital products and experiences on the Android platform that touch millions of Tangerine customers every day. We're looking to fill our team with influencers, makers, creators, and leaders who are flexible, curious, adventurous, versatile, and responsive; and who are ready to roll up their sleeves in a collaborative and productive environment to get things done. By joining our team, you will make an impact on our customers and the banking industry.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Application Development : Design, develop, and maintain robust, efficient, and scalable Android applications using Kotlin and the Android SDK.
• Technical Leadership : Serve as a technical expert on Android projects, providing guidance on best practices and emerging trends in Android development.
• Code Quality & Reviews : Participate actively in code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and reliability standards are met.
• Mentorship : Coach and mentor junior Android developers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, Backend, Product, Design) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Performance Optimization : Optimize applications for speed, stability, and scalability, proactively identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience, with a proven record of shipping apps to the Google Play Store.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience is a plus).
• Deep understanding of Android frameworks and components (Jetpack, Coroutines, LiveData/Flow, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party library integrations.
• Strong understanding of Android app design patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, MVP).
• Familiarity with Google’s Material Design Guidelines and best practices for Android UI/UX.
• Tooling : Proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, and version control (Git).
• Testing : Experience with testing framework.
• Agile Methodologies : Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments, including sprint planning, task estimation, and retrospectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a fast-paced team setting.

What's in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client-focused go-getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!
• You will have access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can shape your career growth with support from diverse industry leaders.
• You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total well-being through our Tangerine benefits.
• You belong here, and we are equal and uncomplicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don’t apply here.
• You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.