Senior Android Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Android Engineer

We’re building software that allows businesses in developing countries like Pakistan to be able to come online easily and affordably; with our all-in-one app that includes a localized DIY website builder, CRM, social media tool, ads manager, and omnichannel inbox.

We've raised VC funding from Silicon Valley-based investors, and as we’re building our team, we need talented and motivated individuals to join our team.

You’ll be joining our Islamabad/Rawalpindi-based team for a full-time in-house position. Our ideal candidate is independently driven and has a knack for getting things done. We’ll be working from 10:00 AM PST to 6:00 PM PST -- open to flexible arrangements depending on the candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code
• Design, build and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of our application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration

Requirements for this role

• 4+ years of development experience
• Well rounded Senior Android Engineer with exposure to all layers of application and development
• Solid experience working in an agile development environment
• Passion for clean and appropriately tested code.