Software Developer jobs in Canada

The Offer

• Great work environment
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Excellent career development opportunities

The Job

Android Developer (FTE) for a leading IT company in Canada.

Job Description :

• Hybrid: In-office work environment
• Develop solutions to complex problems using frameworks and design patterns
• Collect and analyze requirements, then suggest optimal approaches
• Write and test code, keeping non-functional requirements in mind
• Collaborate within an agile team and adhere to Scrum best practices
• Review existing code to evaluate ongoing feasibility and maintainability
• Perform impact analysis for proposed system changes or issues
• Offer guidance and recommendations to the product owner to influence product decisions
• Stay up to date with the latest Android platform capabilities and provide relevant suggestions
• Communicate technical solutions to a diverse audience, from non-technical individuals to technical architects, through presentations and documentation
• Ensure adherence to the team’s coding standards by conducting peer code reviews
• Provide mentorship to junior developers in software engineering and Android best practices
• This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

The Profile

Eligibility :

• At least 5 years of experience developing native Android applications and 3+ years of Java development experience
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts, Android app architecture, and software design patterns
• Experience with Android libraries and best practices for interacting with RESTful services
• Proficiency in automated testing using Junit and platform-specific frameworks like Robolectric and Espresso
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels (requirements, architecture, and code)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution

Nice-to-have skills :

• Experience with Kotlin
• Knowledge of emerging Android SDK components
• Strong understanding of design patterns like MVVM and their application to Android development
• Familiarity with security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID
• Experience securing data using the Android Keystore
• Consideration of accessibility in development

The Employer

Our client is a globally leading IT Consulting / Implementation Company in Canada.