Sr. Android Developer

UWorld is seeking a Senior Android Developer who is passionate about building great Android apps and enjoys taking on new challenges. The Senior Android Developer will be responsible for collaborating with a team of mobile app developers and end-to-end development of native Android apps for our online test delivery platform.

Your Role
• Design and develop features for our Android application(s) that target our key customer segments.
• Collaborate with the team lead in setting up application architecture to improve scalability, performance, and usability.
• Learn from user feedback and market research to provide cutting-edge features to users.
• Design and develop app-based analytics that may guide future UI improvements, business strategy, or subject matter changes.
• Collaborate with other software developers, product designers, and UX designers in building application prototypes and proofs-of-concept.
• Work with QA engineers to ensure the quality and reliability of all apps by process of continuous improvement.
• Continuously review other platform-specific features so all apps provide a consistent user experience.
• Conduct code reviews with the team to ensure the team is employing best programming practices and meeting standards for code documentation.
• Function as a subject matter expert for all things - coding, tools usage, processes, and procedures to help guide others to create and maintain a healthy codebase.

Environment: Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, Relational Databases (MS-SQL, MySQL, etc), NoSQL (MongoDB, CosmosDB, etc), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, Bootstrap, Material Design principles.

Requirements
• Degree in Computer Science (preferred but not a must)
• 5+ years of experience in mobile applications development
• 5+ years of experience in Android app development using Java or Kotlin.
• Experience in launching and supporting several commercially deployed applications.
• Experience with third-party tools integrations using APIs and REST services
• Experience in Mobile Application Development Frameworks, Design Guidelines, design patterns, and cross-platform tools
• Exposure to creating custom UI controls.
• Experience in developing multimedia-based applications or ed-tech applications (preferred not a must)

Soft Skills
• Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to articulate ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills and ability to understand direction and feedback.
• Ability to adapt, switch gears, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional follow-through, personal drive, and the desire to make a difference