Senior Android Developer (Contract) (Hybrid)

Introduction Location: Pretoria

Remuneration: R600 -R700 Per Hour (168 hrs per month)

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Contracts to be renewed if projects succeed)

Hybrid Model (2 days in Office, Monday &Friday)

Application Process: CV Submission / IKM Assessment / Interview

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services.

Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:

Design and Build: Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform. Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Code Review: Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. Performance: Work on bug fixing and improving application performance. Testing: Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency. Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and conduct regular training sessions. Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of design and code changes.

Desired Experience & Qualification Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in Android development. Language: Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java. Frameworks: Experience with Android SDK, Jetpack components, and RESTful APIs. Tools: Proficiency with Android Studio, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines. Architecture: Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVP, MVVM, and Clean Architecture. Testing: Experience with unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and UI testing. UI/UX: Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices. APIs: Experience with third-party libraries and APIs. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

 

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge of cloud services such as Firebase, AWS, or Azure. Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools. Exposure to app security best practices. Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform. Knowledge of GraphQL.

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. (Must have)

 

Package & Remuneration R600 -R700 Per hour

Interested? Please submit your CV along with your notice period and salary expectation to ernst@ptprecruitment.co.za