A dynamic and unique software development company based in Cape Town requires an Android developer to join their team. Candidates must have a solid understanding of Android and Java, one+ years’ experience with native Android and two years Java development experience.
 
Duties:

• Develop native Android applications written in Java.
• Ensure all UI / UX adheres to Android guidelines.
• Work alongside a great, approachable team, developing projects from concept to a deployed product.
• Collaborate with our Designers, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and Back-End Developers to implement application specifications.
• Your focus will be writing quality software using standard objected-orientated and functional development principles.
• Be part of the Gerrit code review process.
• Apply best coding practices and techniques.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends surrounding Android and mobile tech.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Android and Java.
• One+ years of experience with native Android.
• Two+ years’ experience of Java development (years and qualifications do not equate to seniority; ability and experience does)
• Basic understanding of Git and/or SCM.
• A good understanding of Android’s design principles and guidelines.
• Ability to write testable code and unit tests.
• Strong focus on building reusable code and libraries.
• Attention to UI/UX and logically adhering as much as possible to the designs.
• A firm grasp of the software development lifecycle.
• A solid foundation of software design principles.
• Ability to fit into a relaxed yet professional environment.

Advantageous

• Experience with technologies such as RxJava, Dagger2, Espresso and Firebase.
• Experience building mobile banking and payment apps.
• Good understanding and awareness regarding mobile app security.
• Experience with Jenkins or CI.
• Experience with crash reporting and analytics frameworks.
• Experience in the full lifecycle of an app, from design stage, to release and support.
• Understanding of agile methodologies.
• A good sense of responsibility with a desire to improvise and discover more efficient solutions.
• Experience setting up and maintaining applications on the Play Store.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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