Junior Android Developer

Collabera - Plano, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Plano, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Android Developer position at AutoMotive involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android mobile applications. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features while adhering to best practices in coding and application lifecycle management. The developer will also be responsible for debugging, optimizing applications, and ensuring code quality through unit testing and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, from concept to maintenance.
• Debug and optimize applications for optimal performance.
• Perform unit testing to ensure code quality.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Adhere to security and data protection guidelines.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in native Android app development.
• Expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, and UI design principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, and third-party integrations.
• Knowledge of version control systems (eg, Git).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with mobile app design patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM, Clean Architecture).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with unit and automated testing using Espresso UI Automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Fastlane.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CI/CD principles.
• Good understanding of UI/UX design principles.
• Knowledge of UX best practices and mobile accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, BT Profiles, Digital Key, Core Bluetooth, External accessory, OAuth 2.0, and iAP2.
• Experience with Agile and test-driven development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with GPlay policies for app submission.