Android Developer (Java/Kotlin , MVVM) - Syntricate Technologies Inc
Sunnyvale, CA
About the Job
Job Title: Android Developer (Java/Kotlin , MVVM)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Remote)
Type: Contract W2
Fully Remote Role
Requirements
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Remote)
Type: Contract W2
Fully Remote Role
- On the Membership Experience Engineering team at Client , we provide technology to power shopping journeys that help hundreds of millions of customers live better be it busy families getting groceries easily, new parents welcoming a new baby, organizing a new home or anyone planning a fun party.
- We strive to create the best shopping experience anywhere anytime, meeting customers' evolving needs and expectations.
- Client + is pioneering the way people experience online and in-store shopping.
- We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to help us design and improve customer membership experience and build scalable platforms on mobile devices.
- We are just getting started on membership experience and this is a very critical role to shape the face of Client +.
- Troubleshoot business and production issues for mobile devices by reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause, etc.); then engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of found issues.
- Upon issue resolution, perform a root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence.
- Develop innovative mobile technology solutions and strategies to support business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional business partners
- developing assessments of key opportunities
- benchmarking and analyzing industry best practices
- forecasting for future technologies
- driving high-priority initiatives
- identifying and implementing solutions
- Communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives within the organization
- influencing the industry to adopt sustainable solutions and defining software development guidelines, standards, and processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project requirements; translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems (for example, iPhone, Android)
- gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames)
- writing and developing code (for example, Java/Kotlin) that can be applied to multiple types of mobile devices
- developing user interface solutions
- conducting testing to ensure solution is functional
- communicating project status and roadblocks to team members and stakeholders
- determining solutions to issues
- enhancing design to prevent reoccurrence of defects across multiple devices
- ensuring on-time delivery; and collaborating with project managers to provide guidance on project implementation plan.
- Remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance
- providing resources
- identifying performance standards
- measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly
- developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
- Promote and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application
- ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
- Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost- effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
Requirements
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
- 5+ years of professional experience in various elements of full stack software development native mobile, web front end, back end, and hands-on coding experience in the past
- Experience with a consumer facing app and ecommerce or retail shopping
- Hands-on experience building scalable backend systems and platforms
- Designing and developing advanced applications for the Android platform
- Unit-testing code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Experience with bug fixing and improving application performance
- Work with outside data sources and APIs
- Experience with the agile methodology Scrum
- Continuously Client, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
- Proven software development experience and Android skills development
- Experience translating wireframes into pixel-perfect views
- Knowledgeable about animation and screen transitions
- Have published at least one original Android app
- Experience with Android SDK, Services, and various methods of background processing
- Experience working with remote data via REST, JSON, Google Cloud Messaging, and the HTTP protocol
- Experience with Google Play APIs: Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging
- Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
- Experience with analysis of memory issues such as memory leaks using memory analyzers tools (DDMS, MAT)
- Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
- Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle and writing readable, maintainable, performant object-oriented code
- Experience working with Kotlin, Coroutines, MVVM, MVVM Clean, View Models, Repository Design pattern, and other architectures
- Experience working with an orchestration Layer and GraphQL
- Experience operating in an Agile environment and using tracking tools like Jira
- Experience with React Native a plus
- Being a team player, critical thinker, and exhibiting problem-solving skills
- Having optimal time-management skills and interpersonal and communication skills
- Eagerness to help shape the direction of Android development at Client
- Dedication to continue to learn, grow, and help Client tackle brand new challenges
- Collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that each app is presentable and in perfect working order.
- Experience with collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that Client 's app is presentable and in perfect working order
Source : Syntricate Technologies Inc