RESPONSIBILITIES 

An Android Mobile developer is responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. He or she can be able to designs, build, and maintain performance, reusable, and reliable (Kotlin/Java) code. He or she can make ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application and integration with back-end services. Commitment to sophisticated design, and creating quality products, collaborative problem solving, identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs is essential. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Build applications according to the design and provide designers with feedback and suggest tradeoffs when required 

• Ensure the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards 

• Work closely with backend developers to understand and properly use the systems APIs  

• Write both unit and integration tests, and develop automation tools for daily tasks 

• Challenge ideas and opinions to avoid pitfalls and inefficient solutions

• Completion of tertiary qualifications in a business or related field such as Bachelor of Computer Science or Information Systems or Business, Management, Commerce.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies 

• Experience as a developer on an agile team preferred

• Jetpack Compose UI creation 

• Understanding Common Design Patterns(Creational patterns, Structural patterns, Behavioral patterns) 

• Understanding native android APIs 

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes 

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements 

• Familiarity with cloud message APIs 

• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines