Senior Android Developer

Sourceworx; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Android Developer to create and maintain high-quality applications for the Android platform. This role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and sophisticated design, where you will work closely with a team to develop innovative features and ensure optimal performance. You will leverage your expertise in Java and Kotlin, along with your understanding of object-oriented programming and UI design principles, to deliver exceptional user experiences. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge mobile applications.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java and Kotlin with strong Android development skills.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and UI design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications for Android with a focus on quality and performance.
• Collaborate with the team to define and ship new features.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android Studio

Object-Oriented Programming

Groovy

Performance Optimization

Memory Management

Multi-threading

RESTful APIs

UI Design

Automated Testing

Job description

We are looking for a SeniorAndroid Developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards Android.

Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure.

Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities :

• Design and build applications for Android
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Understand Technical Design documentation when developing solutions
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization
• Exposure to DevOps principles and methodology and tools

Skills :

• Proficient in Java, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems, also deep exposure to Kotlin
• Proficient in Android Studio IDE
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experience with Groovy
• Good knowledge of performance limits and characteristics
• Knowledge of memory management and multi-threading
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services
• Comprehensive understanding and implementation of UI design and a user-oriented focus
• Implementation of automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines