Android Developer

Senior Software Engineer (Android)We are a worldwide leader in home automation, has an immediate need for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Android to work to produce quality consumer mobile and tablet applications, design and develop new functionality and robust foundation code to be used by multiple teams.Itemized description of duties:Design, build and test complex Android apps using Java and the Android SDK for various interfaces including phones and tablets.Work with a highly talented group of engineers to build innovative applications for the Android platform.Create robust foundation classes and libraries to be used across multiple groups for a wide array of functionality.Write and execute unit tests for written code.Prototyping new functionality and scoping new directions.Contribute to architecture discussions and technical documentation.Collaborating with product management and engineering to ensure smooth implementation throughout the product lifecycle.Contributing to a culture of innovation and teamwork.Needed skills and experience:Experience with large mobile / tablet applications, TCP-IP socket communication, XML parsing, web services integration, on device database storage and retrieval in an Android mobile environment.Strong sense of architecture and layout of large complicated mobile applications into a modular working environment.Use of and architecting external libraries for use in multiple projects.Ability to troubleshoot and understand prior Android code or samples from other languages and products to apply into Android applications.Self-starter who can work independently, as well as in teams that span multiple functions and/or departments.Ability to mentor and express concepts among cross functional teams clearly and succinctly.Ability to understand overall architecture goals for supporting multiple teams and break down the goal into achievable steps.Ability to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.Strong sense of implementing a clear and innovative user interface and most importantly user experience.Foundational skillset to understand and learn / contribute to other mobile and technology platforms and languages. An overall interest in continually learning.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, HCI, Computer-related Design, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.2+ year of hands-on Android App development with demonstrable apps.3+ years development experience using Java.At least one published and demonstrable App in the Android market in which you were a main contributor.Experience with the Android UI Layout, Database, Multi-Threaded, and Android Framework.Experience with UI and OO design and development.Strong analytical, communication (verbal and written) and team skills in small agile development groups.Additional information:All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc