JOB-5979

ALTEN; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Android Developer with Java expertise and leadership experience. You will design, implement and lead large mobile applications, collaborating with product and engineering teams to ensure robust solutions.

The role emphasizes SDLC discipline, agile practices, and the ability to drive architecture decisions while mentoring teammates and delivering on tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing Android Apps
• 5+ years Java experience
• Android Developer Lead experience is a plus
• Experience with project planning for large or complex projects
• Strong understanding of mobile app development from UI to backend systems
• Solid grasp of Agile tools, processes and methodology
• Ability to work well in a team
• Strong organization to manage timelines and budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in design and implementation of large, architecturally significant applications.
• Champion standards and best practices, driving improvements in software delivery.
• Develop specifications, design, code and unit test application components.
• Follow SDLC best practices throughout the development life cycle.
• Collaborate with Product to plan features, gather requirements and propose solutions.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and tech choices.
• Research and implement new interface development techniques.
• Support the entire application lifecycle from concept to release and support.
• Adapt to new technologies with drive and creativity.
• Establish development best practices and grow mobile app standards.
• Foster innovation and out-of-the-box thinking within the team.

Skills

Android development

Java programming

Team leadership

Project planning

Mobile app lifecycle

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Job Description:

• 3+ years developing Android Apps (using Android and 3rd party libraries/frameworks)
• 5+ years Java experience
• Prior Android Developer Lead experience a plus
• Prior experience with project planning with large size or highly complex projects
• A solid understanding of mobile application development processes, from the layout/user interface to backend systems and API integrations
• A solid understanding and appreciation for Agile tools, processes, and methodology
• Ability to interact well in a team environment
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly within the constraints of clients timelines and budgets

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in the design and implementation of large and architecturally significant applications.
• Champion company standards and best practices. Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices.
• Develop programming specifications. Design, code and unit test application code using
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Work with Product team to plan new features, gather requirements and propose solutions.
• Acquire and interpret business requirements, creates a functional specification, and determines the most efficient/appropriate technologies.
• Research and implement new interface development techniques.
• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)
• Ability to work with new technologies while showing drive, adaptability, and creative thinking.
• Establish development best practices and growth of mobile applications standards.
• Help foster a culture of innovation and out-of-the box thinking.