Pretoria: Senior Android Developer posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Build: Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
  
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  
• Performance: Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
  
• Testing: Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
  
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and conduct regular training sessions.
  
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of design and code changes.
  

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Android development.
  
• Language: Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java.
  
• Frameworks: Experience with Android SDK, Jetpack components, and RESTful APIs.
  
• Tools: Proficiency with Android Studio, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Architecture: Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVP, MVVM, and Clean Architecture.
  
• Testing: Experience with unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and UI testing.
  
• UI/UX: Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
  
• APIs: Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
  
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of cloud services such as Firebase, AWS, or Azure.
  
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools.
  
• Exposure to app security best practices.
  
• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform.
  
• Knowledge of GraphQL.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.