Senior Android Mobile Software Engineer

Entelect; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs

Professional development

Bonuses

Job summary

Entelect is seeking a Senior Android Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa. You will lead the development of world-class Android applications for leading organisations, while shaping architecture and SDLC practices.

The role embraces a hybrid work pattern, with on-site collaboration 2–3 days per week and close access to leadership for career growth. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years' enterprise experience, expert Android knowledge (Kotlin, Jetpack, modern tools), and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience building and shipping Android apps at scale.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop world-class Android applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Enhance product quality through containerisation and CI, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engage in SDLC stages from design to estimation.
• Research and implement innovative technologies to drive project efficiency.

Skills

Android development

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Software engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

Android Studio

CI/CD

Kotlin coroutines

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Android Software Engineer at Entelect

Elevate your career at Entelect, where we prioritise people and nurture a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that encourages versatility, and provides individual attention to career development, including direct access to leadership.

Tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact alongside passionate professionals who inspire and support each other.

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivery:

• Leveraging your expertise to develop world-class mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.
• Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.

People:

• Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace.
• Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and nurturing colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.

Customer:

• Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions.
• Managing customer expectations and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

What We Need from You:

• A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience building and shipping Android apps at scale
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.
• Pro hybrid working model working from the office on average 2 – 3 times per week.
• A strong customer-facing ability.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

What You'll Get from Us:

• A competitive compensation package with twice-yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.
• Tenure-based loyalty leave.
• Access to employee wellness programs and rewards for professional development.
• Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
• Hands-on support from leadership through regular one on ones and quarterly reviews.
• Continuous development programs offering training in leadership and technical skills.
• Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa's most esteemed organisations.

*Popular but not limited to

• Kotlin, coroutines & Flow
• Jetpack Compose
• Gradle
• Firebase
• Dependency injection with Dagger

What To Expect from the Recruitment Process:

• Our aim is to make the recruitment process as efficient as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way.
• The first step is an initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all that we have to offer.
• The next step will be a 1.5-hour in-person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team.
• Finally, if we are both aligned, we wrap up the process with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment.