Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a large-scale, visually appealing, modular Android application capable of integrating multiple custom libraries and securely uploading data to servers asynchronously on a frequent periodic basis.
• Convert existing production applications into modular AAR/JAR libraries for packaging and inclusion in other applications.
• Create enterprise-grade security for protecting sensitive data both on-device and in-transit (encryption, authentication, access expiration).
• Effectively use cloud-based solutions (GCM, Google App Engine, Firebase, other) for dynamically managing configurations, event triggers, and other use cases.
• Use best practices to minimize impacts to user experience, such as battery drain, ANRs, unresponsive UI, etc.
• Effectively work with business owners to gather requirements, gain deep understanding of use cases and business needs, and translate into design and implementation.
• Ability to read through 3rd party developer code, understand flow and function, and make improvements as needed.
• Ability to capture app analytics using analytics SDKs (Google Analytics, Crashlytics, Firebase, Flurry, etc) and analyze current users, behavior, and app stability.

Required Skills

• Deep, thorough knowledge of Android programming (Java6/7, XML), standard design patterns for widgets, views, navigation, etc, modern design practices using material design, backwards compatibility using Android Support libraries
• Deep, thorough knowledge of Android operating system, including APIs and required permissions, base functionality of key phone components (specifically telephony, signaling, radio) as well as understanding of AOSP source itself
• Knowledge of key differences across Android SDK versions from Froyo to N
• Superior ability to debug code and crashes with little or no information, such as from user builds
• Knowledge and familiarity with Android Studio IDE, including latest canary version 2.2+

Other Desired Skills

• Knowledge of open source copyleft libraries which supplement and complement standard Android SDK
• Understanding of mobile air transmission protocols such as CDMA, EVDO, LTE, WiFi a plus
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile, competitive environment
• Ability to work independently and in group environments
• Ability to manage projects throughout the various stages of the SDLC

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• -5+ years of Android app development, with at least 2 published apps in the Google Play store that can be demoed
• -2+ years of additional object-oriented programming experience (Java, C++, C#, objective-C)
• -2+ years of experience with Google Cloud Messaging (GCM), Amazon SNS or similar

• Knowledge of Other cloud-based services/SDKs like Firebase, Google App Engine, Fabric, etc.

Maximum Bill Rate is $120/hr. Candidate must meet ALL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE to request this bill rate.

Primary Skill Requirement

: Senior Android Developer

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree or higher preferred

Additional Information

• Note: Only US work Authorization candidates can apply for this job, W2 Requirement
• TN1 or EAD or GC or US Citizens OR H1 Transfer is a doable for this opportunity.