Mobile Software Developer (Android) (Mid-Senior)

Cartrack; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics technology company is seeking a dynamic Android Developer to lead the design and development of feature-rich mobile applications. Candidates should have expertise in Kotlin and MVVM architecture, along with strong problem-solving skills. The ideal applicant thrives in fast-paced environments and has a solid understanding of user-centric design. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Prior Android development experience including performance tuning.
• Experience working with security best practices.
• Ability to understand technical details while aligning with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, feature-rich mobile applications for Android.
• Collaborate with UI / UX designers to implement user-friendly solutions.
• Deep dive into the technical aspects for optimization of mobile applications.

Skills

Kotlin

MVVM architecture

Asynchronous programming

User-centric design

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Matric

Tools

Flutter

Agile development methodologies

Distributed source control systems (git)

Continuous integration tools (TeamCity / App Center)

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset capable of managing a diverse team?

Do you take ownership, embrace challenges, and love problem-solving?

Picup is a last-mile delivery and technology company, powered by a scalable crowd-sourced driver network.

Company Overview :

Picup is a Logistics Technology-focused organization that leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

We invite you to review our company background prior to the interview: http://picup.co.za/

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, feature-rich mobile applications for Android.
• Consume RESTful / JSON services to power applications.
• Collaborate with UI / UX designers to implement user-friendly solutions.
• Introduce new technologies into the team based on fit and suitability to deliver solutions.
• Deep dive into the technical aspects needed for optimization of mobile applications.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Matric.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior Android development experience, including asynchronous programming, patterns, threading, and performance tuning.
• Experience working with security best practices.
• Proficient in Kotlin and MVVM architecture.
• Experience with Flutter is advantageous.
• Experience with at least two of the following is advantageous:
• Agile development methodologies.
• Distributed source control systems (git).
• Performance/analytics tools for mobile applications.
• Continuous integration tools (TeamCity / App Center).
• Unit testing, TDD, static code analysis.
• Good understanding of user-centric design.
• Ability to understand technical details while aligning with business requirements.
• Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, coordination, and planning skills; self-driven and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.