Android Developer

Android Developer Houston TX - HybridJob Title: Android Developer Job Location: Houston TX Work Mode: Hybrid

Description:Design and develop software applications (apps) for mobile phones, Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. May develop on one or more mobile platforms including Apple iOS, BlackBerry, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Mobile, and/or other mobile platforms. Manage full software development life cycle including testing, implementation, and auditing. Perform product design, bug verification, and beta support which may require research and analysis.

Job Summary: Create, maintain and implement the source code to develop mobile apps and programs that meet the needs and requirements of the clients using the computer programming languages.

Primary Responsibilities: Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support); Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code; Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions; Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions; Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance; Design interfaces to improve user experience; Liaise with Product development team to plan new features; Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards; Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols; Stay up-to-date with new technology trends.

Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Mobile developer; Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the App store or the Android market; In-depth knowledge of at least one programming language like Swift and Java; Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.

Responsibilities: Partner with the eCommerce team and IT to prepare and program various projects related to the latest Mobile technologiesDeliver across the entire app life cycle from concept, design, build, deploy, test, and supportFollow MVVM and Clean architecture design patternsUnit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliabilityExperience working in an Agile environmentExperience working with GIT VCSPossess a deep knowledge of Android application developmentExperience working with remote data via REST and JSON, third party libraries and APIsPerform peer’s code review to make sure they are following correct practices and standardsLead small projects and provide appropriate timelines for project completionAbility to creatively architect and design programs to meet the goals and requirements of various projectsQuickly integrate and update projectsContribute to the team effort by accomplishing project tasks on schedule and by interacting with other developersProvide technical insight on existing mobile platforms to improve performance, availability and utilization optimizationsPerforms research and development to evaluate emerging technologies and their potential to optimize the platformEvaluate, suggest and implement third party software as neededMake efficient use of source control and bug tracking systems Reviews estimates for software development and delivery to ensure quality and accuracy

Required: Android studio, Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, and SQLite, JetPack(i.e: ViewModel, Live data, Room…)Experience working with third party networking libraries such as RetrofitStrong analytical and problem solving skillsAble to manage multiple priorities and deliverables, both short and long-term, in a busy and aggressive environmentMust be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environmentKnowledge in GitHub VCSTesting code with AndroidX TestKnowledge in JiraAbility to code a feature using clean architecture with MVVMMust be able to debug issuesDeep knowledge of Activity, Fragment, Service, Broadcast receiver, Intent, Content provider