Senior Android Developer - Hybrid JHB & CPT

DVT; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in South Africa is looking for a Senior Android Developer to enhance mobile applications using the Android framework. This role involves collaborating with developers and designers to implement user journeys, integrate Restful APIs, and maintain application stability and security. Ideal candidates will showcase advanced skills in Android Native development and Kotlin, ensuring clean, efficient code delivery. The company offers a supportive environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Android Native framework and common first-party APIs.
• Solid Backbase knowledge and experience.
• Advanced-level and proven experience with JetPack Compose.

Responsibilities

• Develop mobile applications using the Android framework.
• Collaborate with developers for industry-leading solutions.
• Collaborate with designers for screens and user journeys.
• Integrate Restful APIs and Webview journeys.
• Ensure application security by following guidelines.
• Ensure application stability and scalability.
• Implement state management solutions for application lifecycle.
• Create custom widgets to enhance application functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues.

Skills

Knowledge of the Android Native framework

Practical understanding of clean code

Solid Backbase knowledge

Understanding of architectural components

Understanding of MVVM architecture

Advanced-level experience with JetPack Compose

Practical understanding of SOLID and OOP principles

Understanding of common design patterns

Advanced-level experience with Kotlin

Experience with dependency injection frameworks

Good understanding of localization and internationalization

Understanding of Restful APIs

Knowledge of mobile application security practices

Problem-solving skills

Awareness of latest trends in Kotlin and Android

Job description

As a SeniorAndroid developer at DVT, you will have the chance to work with a team of talented individuals who share your passion for technology and innovation. Together, we will embark on exciting projects that will challenge your skills and push you to think outside the box. Your expertise will be valued and recognized, and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of millions of users of the several apps of our multiple clients.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged. Our company culture is one that fosters growth and learning, providing you with the tools and resources you need to continually enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of Android development. Our engineering leadership team has got your growth covered with a number of collaborative and innovative initiatives. We are very proud of our culture of learning, from internal speaking and training to sponsoring a variety of technical events.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established developers in the country with the latest technologies.

We are a people first company, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is a productive team, and we are dedicated to enabling your success and personal growth.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the Android Native framework and common first-party APIs

• Practical understanding of clean code

• Solid Backbase knowledge and experience

• Solid understanding of architectural components

• Solid understanding of MVVM architecture

• Advanced-level and proven experience with JetPackCompose:

  • Material and Custom Components

  • Activity, View, and Fragment lifecycle

  • Composable lifecycle

  • Screen orientation handling

  • Localization consideration

  • State management

• Practical understanding of SOLID and OOP principles

• Solid understanding of common design patterns

• Advanced-level experience with Kotin:

  • data structure

  • scope functions

  • coroutines and executors

  • lambdas and high-order functions

  • variable lifecycle and access control

• Experience with common dependency injection practices and frameworks: Hilt, Dagger, and Koin

• Good understanding of localization and internationalization mechanisms in Android

• Understanding of Restful APIs and experience in integrating them into mobile applications

• Knowledge of mobile application security practices and techniques.

• Problem-solving skills and rationalization of solution decisions

• Awareness of the latest trends in the Kotlin and Android ecosystems

Responsibilities:

• Develop mobile applications using the Android framework.

• Collaborate with other developers to provide industry-leading solutions

• Collaborate with designers to implement components, screens, and user journeys

• Integrate Restful APIs and Webview journeys

• Ensure application security by following security guidelines.

• Ensure application stability, scalability, and testability by implementing best practices

• Implement state management solutions to efficiently manage application state and lifecycle

• Create custom widgets to enhance application functionality and user experience.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

• Troubleshoot and debug application issues.