Contract Android Developer w/Kotlin (remote is CST or EST time zone)

Location: Remote Must be in CST or EST time zone

Employment Type: Contract 6-12months with extension

Work Authorization: US citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software architecture, design, and implementation of Android mobile apps related to IoT-connected products and other business needs.
• Leverage the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks to create industry-leading consumer experiences that make our products a delight to own and use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to design and deliver a high-quality Android app.
• Build and architect reliable, performant, and scalable mobile applications while developing clean, modular, and reusable code while iterating and shipping rapidly.
• Communicate effectively within a distributed team of developers and quality engineers.
• Participate in the agile development processes, including sprint planning, iterative development, estimations, and design sessions.
• Collaborate with remote team members through code reviews and pairing.
• Readily picks up and applies new concepts, tools, or technologies to all job activities and specific project assignments.
• Communicates effectively, both oral and written, with product development engineers, user experience professionals, quality assurance groups, 3rd party vendors, and senior leadership.
• Proficient in documenting designs and interfaces to facilitate collaborative software development across disciplines and sites.
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of android mobile app development experience is required.
• Must have at least 2-3 years of Kotlin experience. This needs to be hands processional work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of java (e.g. collections, concurrency mechanisms etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of android (e.g. application and activity lifecycles, compound views)
• Knowledge of how to develop mobile applications in a secure manner that meets the principles of OWASP.
• Knowledge of source code management using version control and code deployment in different environments.
• Excellent knowledge of software architecture, including experience with offline data storage, cloud synchronization, and mobile app trends and best practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies to align with business priorities, break down work into Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and iterate quickly on product changes.
• Thorough understanding of structured analysis, design, programming techniques, and change management.
• Knowledge in the following technical areas is considered a plus but not required:
• AWS Cloud Services: (AWS IOT, Lambda, Dynamo DB, Cognito)
• Development and implementation experience with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant smart home devices
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.