Android Mobile App Developer

Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture

UK wide - Work from Home, Fully remote working

@mecscomms is recruiting for a remote based, home working Google Play Store, Android Mobile App Developer. The role will be responsible for the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality. If you have experience of Android Mobile App Development using Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android Architectures, MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), MVP (Model-View-Presenter), Android components (Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers) etc. I'm keen to hear from you!

Position: Software Engineer, Developer, Application Developer, Software Design, Architecture, Architect, Android Developer, Software Development Life Cycle

Purpose: Design, develop, implement, integrate & maintain complex new features & custom functionality for the Android mobile app. Turn design concepts into fully functional mobile apps, focusing on usability, scalability & quality

Technology: Google Play Store, Android App Development, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android architecture components, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture, Cloud message APIs & push notifications, Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries, Offline storage, threading, performance tuning, Google Android design principles & interfaces, Git or other version control systems, React Native or Expo, CI/CD automation

Location: Fully remote! Anywhere UK. Work from home

Nature: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 -17.30

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 basic + 20% bonus & comprehensive benefits

Key Activity:

* Gather & analyse business requirements
* App design & development
* Create custom code
* Android component development
* UI/UX Implementation
* Testing & Debugging
* Configuration of integrations
* API integration
* Customisation & integration
* Manage; test, build & release processes
* Identify areas for modification or improvement
* Performance Optimisation
* Version Control

Overview:

The role will provide a robust technical resource to support the expansion of functionality & further customisation of the Android App.

You'll play a critical role in the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality.

As a member of the Engineering Chapter, you'll work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams, including other Developers, Software Engineers, Product Owner, BA's & QA's etc.

Responsibilities:

* Analysis: Engage with stakeholders throughout SDLC to gather & document requirements. Translate user stories into actionable software & scalable solutions

* Develop Applications: Writing clean, efficient, & maintainable code using programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose

* UI/UX Design: Implementing user-friendly interfaces that align with design specifications while ensuring smooth user experiences

* Test & Debug: Identifying & fixing bugs, optimising performance, & ensuring the app functions across various Android devices & versions

* Maintenance: Ensure the performance, quality, & responsiveness of applications

* Performance Tuning: Identify & correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, participate in code reviews & provide constructive feedback to team members

* Integrate APIs: Connecting apps to external data sources, third-party services, & APIs, such as databases or cloud platforms

* Deployment: Publish applications to the Google Play Store & handling updates, bug fixes, & improvements post-release

* Version Control: Using tools like Git for managing code versions & collaborating with team members

* Stay Abreast: Continuously discover, evaluate, & implement new technologies. Keep informed about the latest Android SDKs, libraries, & best practices to ensure the app is up to date

* Collaboration: Working with designers, product managers, & other developers to ensure the app meets project goals

* Mentor: Coach junior developers & contribute to team's knowledge

Candidate Profile:

Candidates should possess similar experience in the development of Google Play Store, Android Applications . Your skillset & experience is likely to include as many of the following as possible:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

* Hands-on experience of Android App Development

* Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose.

* Android SDK

* RESTful APIs

* Android architecture components (MVVM, MVP, Use Cases & Clean Architecture)

* Android Studio IDE

* Cloud message APIs & push notifications

* Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries

* Offline storage, threading, & performance tuning

* Google Android design principles & interfaces

* Git or other version control systems

* React Native or Expo

* CI/CD automation

* Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to work independently

* Effective communication & collaboration skills

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