Senior Android Engineer

Job Description:

1001 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Developer to join our dynamic mobile development team. As a Senior Android Developer, you will be responsible for designing and building advanced features for the 1001 platform. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Kotlin, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and writing unit tests to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust Android applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new features and enhancements for our Android applications. Take ownership of the entire development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Demonstrate expertise in Kotlin programming language, leveraging its features to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Champion the TDD approach and actively participate in writing test cases before implementing new features. Ensure thorough test coverage and maintain a reliable suite of unit tests.
• Design and implement unit tests to verify the correctness of individual components and ensure code quality and stability.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code adheres to best practices, follows coding standards, and complies with design specifications.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in Android applications to deliver fast and responsive user experiences.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to Android application architecture, codebase, and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and provide input on feasibility of proposed features.
• Work proactively to identify and fix bugs and issues in the existing Android applications. Continuously monitor and enhance the application's performance and stability.
• Collaborate effectively with the product manager, designer, and other team members to understand requirements, contribute ideas, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in Android development, Kotlin, and best practices to bring innovation and improvements to our development processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow team members in the engineering department, supporting their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Android Developer with a minimum of 6 years in mobile application development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and a deep understanding of the Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Extensive experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit tests using testing frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.