Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent.
Location: Wirral based Evoke HQ and customer offices/sites as required, flexible working.
We are looking to hire a talented Android Developer to design, build, and maintain the next generation of Android applications. Your primary focus will be developing high-end applications for the latest Android mobile devices. Your duties may include collaborating with the design team for new application features, maintaining the core code, and updating applications published on the PlayStore.
To ensure success as an Android Developer, you should have a strong working knowledge of Android Frameworks, have extensive knowledge of Kotlin, proficiency in Java is a bonus, and be able to work as part of a team. Ultimately, an outstanding Android Developer should be able to create functional, attractive applications that perfectly meet the needs of the user.
Android Developer Responsibilities:
- Designing and building mobile applications for an Android platform.
- Collaborating with the design team to define app features.
- Ensuring quality and performance of application to specifications.
- Identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks.
- Fixing application bugs before final release.
- Publishing applications on the Playstore.
- Maintaining the code of the applications.
- Designing and implementing application updates.
- Work with the Android team to ensure effective solutions to Android issues cross team.
- Liaise with clients and the Senior Android developer to provide elegant solutions to the problems posed.
Android Developer Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
- Or equivalent industry experience
- Proven experience as an app developer.
- Proficient in Kotlin
- Knowledge of Android best practices
- Keen interest in working with/knowledge of Jetpack Compose
- Experience with Android Frameworks such as Android Jetpack (especially the lifecycle and navigation components), Retrofit, Apollo GraphQL, Koin/Dagger/Hilt, Kotlin Coroutines/Flows, etc
- Knowledge of back-end services.
- Proficient with version control systems, preferably Git
- Familiarity with integrating with push notification services, specifically Firebase Cloud Messaging.
- Experience working with 3rd-party integrations, including but not limited to Stripe, Onfido, and Google Maps.
- Experience integrating with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
- Experience with automated testing and continuous integration.
The time has never been better to join us; we have a new purpose-built HQ, a stunning modern flexible co-working space with room to grow and build our skills as we take the next step in the growth of our business. The space allows collaboration, relaxation and sharing of skills within a warm vibrant environment with like-minded individuals who are also the best at what they do.
Our company journey from design agency to international manufacturer and supplier has been huge, and we acknowledge that we have achieved everything through the hard work and dedication of our team. We take our people as seriously as we take our clients and our work, and the company commits itself to employee success from day one. We’ll do everything we can to ensure your time with us is fun, productive and rewarding.
We design and manufacture interactive digital experiences for amazing brands and have the pleasure of developing cutting edge innovative products across diverse market sectors.
There is a strong culture of collaboration, and everybody has the option to push themselves and achieve their personal development goals.
Other Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance
- New offices, workspace and garden
- Contributory pension
- On site showers and games room
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Personal development
- Fundraising events and charity challenges
If you think you are up for the rewarding challenge, please get in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wirral, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Android: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location