Android Developer at Safaricom Kenya

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reporting to the Software Engineering Lead - Apps, the position holder will be required to develop and publish enterprise mobile applications in Android. They will collaborate with internal teams to develop functional mobile applications while working in a fast-paced environment, keeping up to date with new concepts and best practices for developing mobile applications, adopting Agile in DevOps and, team delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, build and maintain excellent mobile applications with clean code
• Release applications to Google Play and Huawei App stores
• Design and implement user interface components for mobile applications using from prototypes and wireframes
• Write unit, UI, integration and automated tests to ensure error-free code, performance and quality
• Integration to RESTful APIs
• Work with Coroutines to improve performance of the mobile apps
• Identify, plan and implement new mobile products, applications and protocols
• Creating efficient data queries and communicating to back-end developers on API issues
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience
• Work with modern tools including Confluence, Jira, Slack, GitHub etc
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs
• Documenting application changes and developing updates
• Collecting user feedback and optimization of operational experience
• On-going app support, debug and enhancement
• Remain up to date with the technologies, concepts, best practices and news of mobile applications development
• Work closely with colleagues to constantly innovate app functionality and design
• Communicate with users to understand their needs and experiences

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience working with Android
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• A very good understanding about mobile applications and programming languages such as Kotlin, Java, SqlLite, XML together with their mainstream IDEs such as Android Studio. 
• Knowledge in Swift, React Native, Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform and Xcode is an added advantage
• A strong understanding on Single Activity and MVVM architecture patterns and Jetpack components like Navigation
• Experience in RESTful API integrations, Version Control (Git) and DevOps
• An understanding on Security Principles with regard to mobile applications and tech platforms
• Experience in developing Android applications
• A strong desire to learn and figure out how to create market leading user-friendly mobile applications
• Quick to adopt and willingness to work/deliver in a short period
• Ability to quickly absorb technical concepts and communicate them to a non-technical audience
• Passionate about robust code design
• Knowledge of UI/UX designs and wireframes
• Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of Android applications

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming
• Significant experience working with Kotlin along with tools like Dagger Hilt, Ktlint, Espresso and SonarQube
• Strong knowledge of Android fundamentals such as MVVM and Clean architectures, Paging, Navigation and LiveData
• Good knowledge of Architecture using Library and Dynamic Feature modules
• Ability to write well-documented, clean Kotlin code
• Understanding of Dependency Management using Version Catalog
• Familiarity with build tools like Gradle, Dexguard and Proguard
• Understanding of secure REST APIs, Websocket Connections, offline storage, and working with third-party libraries
• A complete understanding of the full mobile app development lifecycle right from prototyping
• Knowledge of type checking, unit testing and code debugging
• Knowledge of user interface design, responsive designs, animations and accessibility support
• Well-versed in a variety of Android software and technologies such as ESLint
• Experience with Firebase products and services
• Good troubleshooting skills

Non-Technical Skills

• A positive mindset and continuous-learning attitude
• Ability to solve issues and contribute to libraries as and when needed
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate strategy
• A collaborative approach to build apps and solve complex problems
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Client-focused approach with a goal of creating user-centric designs
• Good interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills