Android Developer (Kotlin) – Build Impactful Mobile Apps

Platform45; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform45 is seeking an Android Developer to design, build, and maintain features for mobile apps using Kotlin (and/or Java). You’ll own defined components, write clean code, and participate in the full lifecycle from design to deployment.

We value collaboration with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality apps. A strong foundation in Android Studio, MVVM, and Google Play processes helps you thrive in our growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or provable, self-taught development skills with a good understanding of how systems work.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Develop and maintain features of Android applications using Kotlin (and/or Java), following best practices for mobile development, with guidance on more complex work.
• Take ownership of well-defined features or components and deliver them with limited supervision.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
• Participate in the full application development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Learning and Growth: Actively participate in team learning sessions and training opportunities.
• Embrace opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Collaborate on coding tasks and actively seek guidance when needed.
• Collaborate with senior developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to implement new features and maintain existing functionality.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs into the mobile application.
• Problem Solving: Analyse and troubleshoot technical issues independently, seeking input from more experienced team members on complex problems.
• Engage in problem-solving discussions to contribute ideas and solutions.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback, to uphold and improve code quality.
• Follow established testing procedures to ensure the quality and reliability of code.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, escalating the most complex cases to senior developers.
• Debug and resolve issues related to app functionality, performance, and compatibility.
• Perform unit testing and support quality assurance in bug identification and fixing.
• Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation related to software development processes and code.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Android Studio

MVVM

RESTful APIs

Git

UI/UX awareness

Google Play submission

Jetpack libraries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

Git

Job description

Platform45 is seeking an Android Developer to design, build, and maintain features for mobile apps using Kotlin (and/or Java). You’ll own defined components, write clean code, and participate in the full lifecycle from design to deployment.

We value collaboration with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality apps. A strong foundation in Android Studio, MVVM, and Google Play processes helps you thrive in our growing team.