Android Developer

Hearx; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking an Android Developer to join their team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Android development, a solid educational background, and a commitment to quality. Responsibilities include developing software, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and meet regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience with Android development and maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate in the application lifecycle and participate in project planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality application architecture and code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements and project planning.
• Implement DevOps processes including CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Testing

Code Review

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development

3 year degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Job title : Android Developer

Job Location : Gauteng, PretoriaDeadline : June 05, 2025Quick Recommended Links

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Minimum Education (essential)

• National Senior Certificate
  
  

Minimum Education (desirable)

• Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development
• 3 year degree in computer science or equivalent
  
  

Minimum Applicable Experience (years)

• 3 years
  
  

Required Nature Of Experience

• Hands on software developer having been responsible for the development and maintenance of 1 or more projects.
  
  

Analysis and Planning 20%

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
• Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
• Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
• Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements
• Effectively prioritize, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises
• Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices
• Proactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as needed
• Track tasks and progress within JIRA
  
  

Development and Testing 50%

• Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards
• Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable
• systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
• Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards
• Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans
• Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices
• Analyze systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment
• Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures
• Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team
• Maintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentation
  
  

Reporting and Communication 10%

• Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance
• Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices
• Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well articulated responses
  
  

Contribution to the Team 15%

• Take ownership of projects
• Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as spec'd
• Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices
  
  

Quality Management and Compliance 5%

• Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO)
• Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in medical device- and other software
• Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications
• Contribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policies
• Keep all supporting documents up to date
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