Senior Android Engineer (f/m/d)

Who we are

Jodel is the world’s leading hyperlocal community platform.
Our vision is that you can open Jodel at any time and anywhere in the world, to easily talk and connect with people in real-time within your local areas.

Our mission is to foster authentic, location-based interactions that enrich community engagement and provide immediate, relevant information to our users. With a vibrant and diverse user base, Jodel is re-defining how hyperlocal communities connect and communicate. You can engage with people who share your interests, discover new places, and express yourself freely.

We have millions of active users across the Nordics, DACH and middle-east and continue to expand globally. When you work with us, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about making a difference. Join us and make your mark on the world with Jodel.

What you need to succeed

Experience: 6+ years of professional Android development, in a fast-paced, product-focused environment, ideally in multiple companies.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, XML views, Jetpack libraries, and related frameworks.
• Familiarity with different architectural patterns (MVVM, MVI, MVP, Clean Architecture).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking.
• Experience with local databases and caching.
• Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks (Dagger2 & Hilt).
• Experience with Firebase services (Auth, Crashlytics & Remote configs).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and testing frameworks.

Soft Skills:

• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Exceptional quality mindset.

Why Jodel

• No one else is doing what we're doing - it's that simple. We're pioneering local communication and since communication is a basic human need, our work is just very very exciting. On top of that, we are one of the few large scale European Social Networks. There’s not that many and we're very proud to be "Made in Europe".
• Attractive Compensation package - Competitive salary and benefits package and optional participation in the employee stock option plan.
• Your way of working - Find your best way to work with our remote-friendly hybrid working solution! We offer a flexible remote working framework to suit your needs. Depending on the role and business needs with attendance in our beautiful, re-designed office in the heart of Berlin (Checkpoint Charlie), complete with professional coffee machine, free drinks and snacks and break spaces along with kicker, table tennis and more.
• Career building is part of the deal - Monthly personal development budget for you to invest in your development via professional memberships, literature, external certifications, conferences, AI subscriptions and more.
• Events to foster culture - Regular company and team events like our yearly All Company trip to some place in Europe and local year-end celebrations as well as a team budget for team events on quarterly basis.
• Lean processes - High-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Your well-being matters - Receive generous mental health support via NILO, family leave and sabbatical opportunities with Jodel.
• Discover Discounts and Partnerships - Save money with corporate discounts across brands like Adidas, LG, Bosch, Apple, and more.
• United in diversity - with people from all over the world, from Egypt to France, from Finland to China, we are multicultural by default and proud to be so. We all come from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds, and we continue to push for diversity in our team!

Your Mission

• Design & Development: Architect and build scalable, high-quality Android app using Kotlin, Jetpack compose, and legacy XML views.
• Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Mentorship: Lead by example and mentor junior engineers, conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance.
• Optimization: Monitor performance and troubleshoot applications to ensure reliable, high-performing solutions.
• Best Practices: Drive continuous improvement by recommending design patterns, coding standards, and testing frameworks.