MECS Communications Ltd

Android Mobile App Developer Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture UK wide - Work from Home, Fully remote working is recruiting for a remote based, home working Google Play Store, Android Mobile App Developer. The role will be responsible for the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality. If you have experience of Android Mobile App Development using Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, UI toolkit, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android Architectures, MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), MVP (Model-View-Presenter), Android components (Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers) etc. I'm keen to hear from you! Position: Software Engineer, Developer, Application Developer, Software Design, Architecture, Architect, Android Developer, Software Development Life Cycle Purpose: Design, develop, implement, integrate & maintain complex new features & custom functionality for the Android mobile app. Turn design concepts into fully functional mobile apps, focusing on usability, scalability & quality Technology: Google Play Store, Android App Development, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, RESTful APIs, Android architecture components, MVVM, MVP, Use Cases, Clean Architecture, Cloud message APIs & push notifications, Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries, Offline storage, threading, performance tuning, Google Android design principles & interfaces, Git or other version control systems, React Native or Expo, CI/CD automation Location: Fully remote! Anywhere UK. Work from home Nature: Permanent, Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 -17.30 Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 basic + 20% bonus & comprehensive benefits Key Activity: * Gather & analyse business requirements * App design & development * Create custom code * Android component development * UI/UX Implementation * Testing & Debugging * Configuration of integrations * API integration * Customisation & integration * Manage; test, build & release processes * Identify areas for modification or improvement * Performance Optimisation * Version Control Overview: The role will provide a robust technical resource to support the expansion of functionality & further customisation of the Android App. You'll play a critical role in the design, development, coding, build, customisation, implementation, integration & maintenance of mobile applications for devices running the Android operating system. This will include enhancement of the mobile app, particularly focusing on new features & custom functionality. As a member of the Engineering Chapter, you'll work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams, including other Developers, Software Engineers, Product Owner, BA's & QA's etc. Responsibilities: * Analysis: Engage with stakeholders throughout SDLC to gather & document requirements. Translate user stories into actionable software & scalable solutions * Develop Applications: Writing clean, efficient, & maintainable code using programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose * UI/UX Design: Implementing user-friendly interfaces that align with design specifications while ensuring smooth user experiences * Test & Debug: Identifying & fixing bugs, optimising performance, & ensuring the app functions across various Android devices & versions * Maintenance: Ensure the performance, quality, & responsiveness of applications * Performance Tuning: Identify & correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, participate in code reviews & provide constructive feedback to team members * Integrate APIs: Connecting apps to external data sources, third-party services, & APIs, such as databases or cloud platforms * Deployment: Publish applications to the Google Play Store & handling updates, bug fixes, & improvements post-release * Version Control: Using tools like Git for managing code versions & collaborating with team members * Stay Abreast: Continuously discover, evaluate, & implement new technologies. Keep informed about the latest Android SDKs, libraries, & best practices to ensure the app is up to date * Collaboration: Working with designers, product managers, & other developers to ensure the app meets project goals * Mentor: Coach junior developers & contribute to team's knowledge Candidate Profile: Candidates should possess similar experience in the development of Google Play Store, Android Applications. Your skill set & experience is likely to include as many of the following as possible: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field * Hands-on experience of Android App Development * Java, Kotlin, Swift, Jetpack Compose. * Android SDK * RESTful APIs * Android architecture components (MVVM, MVP, Use Cases & Clean Architecture) * Android Studio IDE * Cloud message APIs & push notifications * Open-source Android ecosystems & libraries * Offline storage, threading, & performance tuning * Google Android design principles & interfaces * Git or other version control systems * React Native or Expo * CI/CD automation * Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to work independently * Effective communication & collaboration skills : uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.