Mobile Application Developer – Android

Available Position

Mobile Application Developer – Android

The role of Mobile Application Developer – Android, is a hands-on development role and a valuable member of our software development team. As a member of development team, you are accountable for the research, planning, documentation, integration and development of all IRGA mobile application products. We are looking for a passionate mobile application developer who is enthusiastic in building high-performance mobile applications using the most suitable technologies. You will be part of a diverse team of engineers working across different geographical regions, handling an enterprise level systems that supports customers across the region.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable with working remotely and collaborating with teams online when required.
• Knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Good understanding of mobile UI design principles and make application work intuitively.
• To work closely with product and design teams to develop android mobile applications.
• Integrate with back-end services to enable new features.
• Analyse and optimize code for security, quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Look out for new technologies and development tools that make you or the product better.
• Able to test and publish applications to Google Play Store.
• Store Knowledge of Android SDK and the different versions of Android.
• Work with the QC team to help design test plans and support testing tools and processes
• Create and maintain documentation as needed.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration
  
  

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: > 3 years of working experience in Android application development and enterprise applications support
• Mobile Technology such as IOS or Android SDK would be an added advantage.
• Possess good understanding of mobile/internet technology and standards
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and use knowledge effectively
• Able to work with minimum supervision, as well as able to contribute to team development
• And, of course, you have a positive and enthusiastic outlook with a ‘can do’ attitude