(Senior) Android Engineer (f/m/d)

Galaxus; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Workation up to 8 weeks

80% workload option

25 days holiday

Edu Points for development

Tech events and Hackathons

Job summary

Galaxus, Switzerland's leading e-commerce platform, seeks an Android Software Engineer to shape the future of mobile shopping for the Digitec & Galaxus apps. You will own the design, implementation, testing and release of native features, while collaborating with iOS, Web Frontend and Backend teams to deliver a cohesive experience.

The role emphasizes Kotlin expertise, MVVM architecture, Compose, and Gradle with a culture of learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Android development experience with Kotlin
• Proven Kotlin, Compose, Coroutines expertise
• Experience with MVVM architecture and Gradle
• Familiarity with UI testing and unit tests
• Willingness to learn Swift, React, and .NET for cross-platform work

Responsibilities

• Advance mobile apps (Digitec & Galaxus) with creative ideas to improve the mobile experience
• Contribute to launching new e-book reader apps and shape user experience from day one
• Design, implement, test, and release native features
• Own the app cycle: improve quality, refactor, and address issues
• Collaborate with iOS, Web Frontend, and Backend teams as needed
• Work in a team with short iterations to maximize customer value
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and share knowledge
• Maintain open, transparent communication and constructive feedback

Skills

Kotlin

Compose

Coroutines

MVVM

Hilt

Gradle

Android Testing

WebViews

Education

Higher education degree in computer science

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 4’000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is poised to move into new markets. Our driving force is our determination to keep challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re on the lookout for characters who’re passionate about making genuine improvements. We’ll give you the freedom and trust to make an impact, to grow with us and to be yourself. Act galactic. Be you.

We're looking for an Android Software Engineer eager to shape the future of mobile shopping. If you have a knack for innovation and a passion for bringing fresh ideas to the table, this is your chance to make a significant impact. You'll play a key role in advancing our technological base while driving our product forward. Be part of a team where your contributions truly matter!

Your responsibilities

• Responsibility for advancing our mobile apps (Digitec & Galaxus) comes with room for creative ideas to enhance the consistency of the mobile shopping experience
• Brand-new e-book reader apps are being launched, with the chance to shape the experience from day one
• Hands-on involvement in the conception, implementation, testing, and release of smart native features is a key part of the role
• Taking ownership of the entire app cycle includes continuously improving quality by addressing issues and planning and executing refactoring efforts
• Opportunity to cross-collaborate on our iOS, Web Frontend and Backend platforms as interests and skills develop
• Within the team, the agile process is shaped collectively, focusing on small tasks with short iterations to maximize customer value
• Supporting less experienced engineers in their daily work and actively sharing knowledge strengthens the team as a whole
• Open, transparent, and clear communication is essential. Providing and receiving constructive feedback is encouraged

Your skills

• Higher education degree in computer science (ETH/UNI/FH) or equivalent relevant professional experience is required
• Proven experience (3+ years) in Android development with demonstrable Kotlin expertise is essential
• Passion for Android app development, along with expertise in Kotlin, Compose, Coroutines, MVVM, Hilt and Gradle is highly valued
• Openness to working on an app that incorporates WebViews is important
• Curiosity and willingness to learn other technologies such as Swift (iOS), React (Web Frontend) and .NET (Backend) as part of cross-platform collaboration
• Familiarity with testing Android apps, including unit tests and UI tests, is expected
• Strong understanding of agile software development principles is beneficial

  Why start with us?

  • Values, not empty words: Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious – these five values are what we practice and preach.
  • Courageous thinking: We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas.
  • Uncomplicated approach: Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters – from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes.
  • Flexibility and freedom: We offer working-from-home options, up to 8 weeks of workation, and every position is possible with an 80% workload.
  • Rapid growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. We also support you with 2’000 EDU Points per year for your professional development, so there’s no risk of you getting stuck in a rut.
  • Modern: With us you can work with the latest technologies every day, see our Tech-Radar.
  • More than "just" work: Take part in our various employee events such as Hackathons, hiking, skiing, Böötlen on the Limmat, LAN Parties or Friday Night Drinks and, if you’re interested, contribute to our Techblog.
  • More benefits: 25 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, mobile, internet and TV plans at company rates and many other benefits.

  Diversity is our culture.

  To build the best team, we want to draw from the full spectrum of talent out there. This means people from all walks of life have the same opportunities with us, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation or age. We believe true inclusion means everyone is welcome and each contribution is valuable.