Android Mobile App Developer
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Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs
UK wide – Work from Home, Fully remote working
@mecscomms is recruiting for a remote based, home working Google Play Store, Android Mobile App Developer. The role will be responsible for the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality. If you have experience of Android Mobile App Development using Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android Architectures, MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), MVP (Model-View-Presenter), Android components (Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers) etc. I’m keen to hear from you!
Position: Software Engineer, Developer, Application Developer, Software Design, Architecture, Architect, Android Developer, Software Development Life Cycle
Purpose: Design, develop, implement, integrate & maintain complex new features & custom functionality for the Android mobile app. Turn design concepts into fully functional mobile apps, focusing on usability, scalability & quality
Technology: Google Play Store, Android App Development, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android architecture components, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture, Cloud message APIs & push notifications, Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries, Offline storage, threading, performance tuning, Google Android design principles & interfaces, Git or other version control systems, React Native or Expo, CI/CD automation
Location: Fully remote! Anywhere UK. Work from home
Nature: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday – Friday 09.00 -17.30
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 basic + 20% bonus & comprehensive benefits
Key Activity:
- Gather & analyse business requirements
- App design & development
- Create custom code
- Android component development
- UI/UX Implementation
- Testing & Debugging
- Configuration of integrations
- API integration
- Customisation & integration
- Manage; test, build & release processes
- Identify areas for modification or improvement
- Performance Optimisation
- Version Control
Overview:
The role will provide a robust technical resource to support the expansion of functionality & further customisation of the Android App.
You’ll play a critical role in the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality.
As a member of the Engineering Chapter, you’ll work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams, including other Developers, Software Engineers, Product Owner, BA’s & QA’s etc.
Responsibilities:
- Analysis: Engage with stakeholders throughout SDLC to gather & document requirements. Translate user stories into actionable software & scalable solutions
- Develop Applications: Writing clean, efficient, & maintainable code using programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose
- UI/UX Design: Implementing user-friendly interfaces that align with design specifications while ensuring smooth user experiences
- Test & Debug: Identifying & fixing bugs, optimising performance, & ensuring the app functions across various Android devices & versions
- Maintenance: Ensure the performance, quality, & responsiveness of applications
- Performance Tuning: Identify & correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, participate in code reviews & provide constructive feedback to team members
- Integrate APIs: Connecting apps to external data sources, third-party services, & APIs, such as databases or cloud platforms
- Deployment: Publish applications to the Google Play Store & handling updates, bug fixes, & improvements post-release
- Version Control: Using tools like Git for managing code versions & collaborating with team members
- Stay Abreast: Continuously discover, evaluate, & implement new technologies. Keep informed about the latest Android SDKs, libraries, & best practices to ensure the app is up to date
- Collaboration: Working with designers, product managers, & other developers to ensure the app meets project goals
- Mentor: Coach junior developers & contribute to team’s knowledge
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess similar experience in the development of Google Play Store, Android Applications . Your skillset & experience is likely to include as many of the following as possible:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- Hands-on experience of Android App Development
- Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose.
- Android SDK
- RESTful APIs
- Android architecture components (MVVM, MVP, Use Cases & Clean Architecture)
- Android Studio IDE
- Cloud message APIs & push notifications
- Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries
- Offline storage, threading, & performance tuning
- Google Android design principles & interfaces
- Git or other version control systems
- React Native or Expo
- CI/CD automation
- Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to work independently
- Effective communication & collaboration skills