Senior Android Developer

About the position

Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Senior Android Developer. This is a contract position. The role involves designing and developing navigation applications on Android OS, collaborating with cross-functional teams, identifying and resolving application bottlenecks, performing code reviews, and writing test code to ensure quality and robustness. The developer will also be responsible for implementing application updates and releases while engaging in continual learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop navigation applications on Android OS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and UI/UX design teams to define application features.
• Identify potential problems and resolve application bottlenecks for performance optimizations.
• Triage, debug, and fix application issues before final release.
• Perform code reviews and practice continuous integration and development.
• Write test code to test for quality, robustness, and functional correctness, including edge cases.
• Design and implement subsequent application updates and releases.
• Grow your skills with continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (MS preferred).
• Proven Android app developer with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and C++.
• Ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in using Android and Android Jetpack APIs, including knowledge of Android NDK and JNI.
• Knowledge of Android design principles and application interface guidelines.
• Knowledge of Android's performance and testing framework.
• Familiarity with embedded Android framework services.
• Excellent coding and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with the best-in-class Software development practices.
• Knowledge and experience with Jetpack libraries.
• Proficient in code versioning tools including Git, Bitbucket and others.
• Experience with continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to collaboratively work with and influence cross-functional teams.
• Top-notch teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products