Mobile Software Developer (Android) (Mid-Senior)

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

Job summary

A last-mile delivery and technology company is seeking a dynamic leader to develop scalable mobile applications for Android. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Kotlin programming and prior experience with Android development. This role requires creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Join a fast-paced environment and embrace the challenges of designing innovative mobile solutions.

Qualifications

• Prior Android development experience including asynchronous programming.
• Experience with security best practices for mobile applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable mobile applications for Android.
• Implement user-friendly solutions with UI/UX designers.
• Introduce and evaluate new technologies for mobile development.

Skills

Kotlin programming

Android development

UI/UX design implementation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS Computer Science or equivalent

National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Matric

Tools

Performance/analytics tools

Continuous integration tools

Git

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset and able to manage 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 organisation that leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Appreciate your perusal on our company background prior to the interview. https://picup.co.za/

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Matric
• BS Computer Science degree or equivalent industry experience
• Prior Android development experience, including concepts such as asynchronous programming, patterns, threading, and performance tuning
• Prior experience working with security best practices
• Proficient in Kotlin programming language and MVVM architecture
• Kotlin, Android – Flutter experience is advantageous
• Experience in / with more than one of the following will be advantageous:
  • agile development methodologies
  • distributed source control systems (git)
  • performance / analytics tools for mobile applications
  • continuous integration (Teamcity / App Centre)
  • unit testing, test driven development, static code analysis
• Good understanding of simplified user-centric design
• Ability to deep dive into the technical details, but never be out of touch with business requirements
• Creative thinking backed by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, co-ordination, and planning, self-driven, and ability to work at pace in a dynamic organization
• Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines