Senior Android Developer

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Android Developer to design and maintain applications. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Android app development, proficiency in Java or Kotlin, and a portfolio of apps on the Play Store. Responsibilities include collaborating with product teams, optimizing performance, and ensuring application stability through testing and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in Sandton, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Android app development.
• Proven portfolio of Android applications published on the Play Store.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, frameworks, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Kotlin/Java.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers.

Skills

Java

Android SDK

RESTful APIs

Kotlin

Version Control (Git)

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

IT Degree or Diploma

Tools

Retrofit

OkHttp

Glide

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Kotlin/Java.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to implement new features.
• Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  • Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks.
• Testing & Deployment:
  • Write unit and integration tests to ensure application stability.
  • Deploy applications to the Google Play Store.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in Android development.
• Introduce new technologies to improve the development process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Android app development.
• Proven portfolio of Android applications published on the Play Store.
• IT Degree or Diploma.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Java (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of Android SDK, frameworks, and tools.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries (e.g., Retrofit, OkHttp, Glide).
  • Familiarity with Android Jetpack components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room).
• Tools & Methodologies:
  • Proficient in version control systems (Git).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and lead small teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Firebase, MongoDB, or REST APIs.
• Knowledge of modern architectural patterns (e.g., MVV
• Exposure to UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit).