Android Developer (Freelancer, Remote)

Shuggr Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology start-up seeks an Android Developer to maintain and develop its mobile application. The role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team and working with APIs. The ideal candidate is passionate and available for at least 20 hours a week. Remote work is offered and the company emphasizes an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth within the start-up

Remote work from anywhere

Qualifications

• Available to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Able to research unknown technologies.
• Passionate about building a product that connects and inspires.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Android mobile app.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team on new features.
• Work with external data sources and APIs.

Skills

Mid-level proficiency in Java

Understanding of Android design principles

Familiarity with RESTful APIs

Performance tuning and threading knowledge

Understanding of code versioning tools (git)

Experience in continuous integration (CI)

Interest in empowering the gay and trans community

Job description

Your role

• Maintain and further development our Android mobile app
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team to define, design, and ship new features
• Work with external data sources, APIs, unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Fixing bugs and improving application responsiveness, quality and performance
• Embrace new technologies and methodologies to improve development efficiency

Your profile

• At least mid-level proficient in Java
• Understanding of Android design principles and user interface guidelines
• Familiar working with RESTful APIs, third party libraries and API, cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Knowledgeable with performance tuning, threading and on-device storage
• Understanding of code versioning tools (git)
• Experienced in continuous integration (CI) and delivery (CD) for fast paced shipping of high quality code
• Passion for building a product that connects, encourages and inspires people
• Interest in empowering the gay and trans community
• Available at least 20 hours per week

You don't need to be an expert in all of these things, but you should be able to have informed conversations and know how to research what you don't know.

Your benefits

• We are a start-up with various new role opportunities emerging as we grow
• We are a globally distributed team, you can work remotely from anywhere
• You start as a freelancer with the possibility to become a future employee

If you know anyone who could be interested in this role, please forward this job ad. If you think you can contribute to our success in another way, feel free to write us.

We're committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome applicants of any gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, race and mental profile.

Important: Your application must be submitted via the Shuggr Job Portal. Applications submitted via other sources will not be considered.