Sr. Android Developer - FullTime

Options Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Group is looking for a skilled software engineer in New York to lead a team in the development of the comiXology Android and Kindle apps. You will define the development roadmap and implement best practices for the Android team, while mentoring fellow engineers.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with Java, extensive Android SDK knowledge, and the ability to manage complex projects. Excellent communication skills and a degree in computer science are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with Java and the JDK.
• Extensive knowledge of the Android Developers Kit.
• Have designed and developed a complete Android app.
• Experience with OpenGL or NDK and high performance graphics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers in design and development.
• Define roadmap and development plans with leadership.
• Implement standards and promote best practices.
• Mentor team members and contribute knowledge.

Skills

Java and JDK

Android Developers Kit

Advanced Android UI Skills

Multi-threaded apps

Eclipse or Android Studio

Application submission process

Debugging with ADB

Mobile SDK experience

Object-oriented development

Version control (Git)

Web Services experience

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and testing of the comiXology Android and Kindle apps.
• Work closely with the leadership team to define roadmap and development plans.
• Help define and implement standards and promote best practices for the Android development team.
• Tackle daily challenges with your creative problem solving recommendations.
• Mentor and contribute knowledge to the rest of the team and the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with Java and the JDK.
• Extensive knowledge of the Android Developers Kit.
• Advanced Android UI Skills (Fragments, Custom view components).
• Writing multi-threaded apps.
• Experience with Eclipse, IntelliJ or Android Studio.
• Knowledge of application submission/provisioning process.
• Debugging and analysis skills using ADB.
• Experience with Mobile SDK (Kindle Fire, Fire Phone).
• Proficiency in object oriented development and ability to apply OO concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, business management, time management, and developmental skills.
• Experience with version control – Git preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines under normal circumstances, and ability to make trade-offs and when needed to optimize outcome when conditions change.
• Ability to communicate with other employees in the company in both technical and non-technical roles.
• Degree in computer science or equivalent degree.
• Have designed and developed a complete Android app from top to bottom.
• Have worked with OpenGL or the NDK and high performance graphics code.
• Web Services experience as it relates to mobile apps.
• Solid understanding of Android UI paradigms from Gingerbread to Lollipop and Mobile SDK (Kindle Fire, Fire Phone).
• Experience with protocol buffers.

Additional Information

Interested candidates please contact

Abhishek Agarwal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-b-agarwal

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