Senior Android Developer

Chewy - Boston, MA

Full-time

Boston, MA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

Chewy is seeking a driven and innovative Android Developer to join our Native Android Mobile Apps Team. This role involves influencing every stage of app development, from concept to launch, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional features. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and share a commitment to collaboration, creative problem-solving, and building high-quality products that enhance the mobile commerce experience for millions of customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Chewy's hybrid Kotlin and WebView based Android eCommerce app.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (Design, Product, Backend) to define, architect, and ship innovative new features.
• Implement innovative technologies and best practices using modern Android architecture and third-party libraries.
• Participate in architectural discussions, providing input on improvements to core Android libraries.
• Continuously explore and integrate new mobile technologies to improve app performance and user experience.
• Work with various data sources and APIs (gRPC, REST) to ensure seamless integration across the app.
• Address WebView issues and work effectively with cross-platform technologies.

Requirements

• Proven Android development experience with Kotlin, including hands-on experience with building consumer-facing Android applications.
• Expertise in the entire mobile app development lifecycle—from development and testing to release and ongoing maintenance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly in a collaborative team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Android SDK, testing frameworks, and building applications using modern Android architecture (e.g., MVVM).
• Experience with Dependency Injection and standard methodologies in Android development.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in Android development.
• Familiarity with Git workflows, pull requests, and continuous integration.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for UI development.
• Contributions to open-source projects or speaking engagements at developer conferences.
• Knowledge of web technologies and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with GitHub actions and CI/CD processes.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Accommodations for disabilities during the application process.