Staff Android Engineer

ZipRecruiter; West Virginia; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking an experienced Staff Android Engineer to enhance their flagship Android application. This fully remote role requires 8+ years of Android development experience, proficiency in Kotlin, and strong collaboration skills. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in UI design and problem-solving to improve app performance and user satisfaction.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Android development.
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex Android applications.
• Expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Experian's flagship Android application.
• Implement new features and enhance existing ones.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth app performance.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

User Interface Design

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

REST APIs

GraphQL

Job description

Overview

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Position

Experian Consumer Services is looking for an experienced and collaborative Staff Android Engineer to help evolve our flagship Android application. You'll contribute to feature development, code quality, and user experience enhancements. This is a fully remote role (US) reporting to a Software Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• App Development
  • Contribute to the development of Experian's flagship Android application.
  • Implement new features and enhance existing ones based on our requirements.
• Code Quality
  • Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code using Java and Kotlin.
  • Experience reviewing code to find and address potential issues and defects; perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Ensure code quality through automated testing and continuous integration.
• Collaboration
  • Work with teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define app specifications and requirements.
  • Integrate APIs and third-party libraries to enhance app functionality.
• Problem Solving
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth app performance.
  • Resolve performance and scalability issues.
• User Experience
  • Implement user interfaces that align with design guidelines and provide a consistent user experience.
  • Collaborate with designers to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay updated with the latest trends, best practices, and latest technologies in the Android ecosystem.
  • Improve development practices.
• Leadership
  • Mentor junior developers, encouraging their technical and professional growth.
  • Represent the team's work and achievements to senior management and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, such as Engineering
• 8+ years professional experience in Android development with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex Android applications
• Expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, with proficiency in Java, and Android SDK and Android Studio
• Experience working with REST APIs and third-party libraries; GraphQL knowledge
• Experience leading junior developers

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Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, race, religion, sexuality, physical ability or other characteristics. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.