Android Developer

Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Android specialist to lead the production and rollout of a custom application on a custom Android AOSP device. This role has a number of responsibilities and atypical development and production needs making it a unique and fun opportunity.

Responsibilities

Manage and own the design and implementation of user-facing applications on embedded Android consoles running on a customized version of AOSP.
You will be expected to set and implement current best practices in mobile development and collaborate with our talented design, product and engineering teams on identifying and solve how our users (riders) can access our services in the most efficient and intuitive manner. We want to delight our customers!

Requirements

BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
Strong background in mobile development on Android
Deep understanding of Android UI and “backend” mobile development. Demonstrated experience building high-quality mobile apps from scratch all the way to production and ongoing maintenance. Proven intuition about usability and experience gathering/using data to back up implementation decisions. This would include AB testing or similar methods. Dynamic, driven and hands-on developer, yet capable to multitask across functions

Bonus Qualifications
Experience creating UI tests run via device-testing services
Experience with custom/specialized Android devices, AOSP or other embedded Linux
Android UI/animation optimization, especially in 2D
Proven team leadership in mobile development
High significance contribution to a popular, heavily downloaded app
iOS development experience a plus, possible room to grow into a Mobile Development managerial role
Strong background as a CS generalist
Experience interfacing with external components defined and maintained by other entities
Demonstrable experience with mobile testing frameworks

Benefits

Daily free breakfasts and lunches
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)