Lead Android Engineer
What’s on Offer:
- Location: Singapore
- 12 months contract role (with the possibility of extension)
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary:
- Our client is seeking for Android Engineer to elevate their team's capabilities.
- This role is your platform to harness innovative technologies to craft Android applications that revolutionise content engagement.
- You will navigate the full software development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, fostering innovation in collaboration with a cross-functional team.
Job Description:
- Spearhead the design and development of Android applications that captivate our audience with their interactivity and user-centric design.
- Employ the MVVM architectural pattern and Jetpack Compose to ensure our applications are not only scalable but also maintainable, setting the standard for modern user interfaces.
- Be at the forefront of integrating features, pushing the boundaries of how news and content are experienced.
- Work hand-in-hand with teams across disciplines to brainstorm, develop, and deploy features that make a difference.
- Uphold exemplary standards in software quality by adopting best practices in unit and snapshot testing, ensuring our applications' reliability and consistency.
- Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends and technologies in Android development and augmented reality, continuously driving our digital offerings to new heights.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure alignment and successful delivery across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
- Manage and mentor junior developers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with at least
- 10 years of experience in mobile development.
- Proven experience in both early-stage startups and large-scale companies, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.
- Expertise in native Android app development with a mastery of Kotlin and Java, and a thorough understanding of the Android SDK.
- Experience in large-scale Android projects with multiple modules and unit testing coverage of at least 70%.
- Knowledge of cross-platform frameworks like Flutter.
- Strong understanding and application of SOLID principles in software design.
- Proficiency in unit and snapshot testing to ensure high-quality and reliable applications.
- Proven ability to develop Proof of Concepts (PoC) to validate ideas and solutions.
- Proficiency in Firebase for app development.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication and soft skills, essential for thriving in a collaborative and dynamic team, and for effectively engaging with stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have:
- Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI).
- Experience in backend API development.
- Proficiency in Golang or Python.
