Android Developer

Senior Android developer

Toronro, Ontario- Onsite

Contract & Fulltime.

Client is looking for a Senior Android developer to join our client project, one of the largest financial institutions. You will have the opportunity to continue to modernize and improve one of the most successful banking apps in Canada while working with our Client.

The opportunity:

Develop solutions to complex problems using frameworks and design patterns

Collect and analyze requirements, then suggest optimal approaches

Write and test code, keeping non-functional requirements in mind

Collaborate within an agile team and adhere to scrum best practices

Review existing code to evaluate ongoing feasibility and maintainability

Perform impact analysis for proposed system changes or issues

Offer guidance and recommendations to the product owner to influence product decisions

Stay up-to-date with the latest Android platform capabilities and provide relevant suggestions

Communicate technical solutions to a diverse audience, from non-technical individuals to technical architects, through presentations and documentation

Ensure adherence to the team s coding standards by conducting peer code reviews

Provide mentorship to junior developers in software engineering and Android best practices

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

Must-Have Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience developing native Android applications and 3+ years of Java development experience

Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts, Android app architecture, and software design patterns

Experience with Android libraries and best practices for interacting with RESTful services

Proficiency in automated testing using Junit and platform-specific frameworks like Robolectric and Espresso

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels (requirements, architecture, and code)

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution

Nice-To-Have Skills:

Experience with Kotlin

Knowledge of emerging Android SDK components

Strong understanding of design patterns like MVVM and their application to Android development

Familiarity with security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID

Experience securing data using the Android Keystore

Consideration of accessibility in development