Sr Android Engineer

Sr Android Engineer

Virtasant is a leading cloud consulting services provider. We heavily focus on lift & shift cloud-native development cloud cost optimization and migration services. As a consulting company we often are faced with the challenge to create an engineering team in a matter of a week or two. To do that we have created a secondary support business that runs an engineering talent network and provides staffing services.

Our client combines the latest IoT tracking devices with cutting-edge software technologies to manage workflows and track equipment. They are creating an intuitive cloud-based application to improve businesses' ability to schedule maintain and deploy complex equipment configurations.

The position

We are seeking a skilled Senior Android Engineer to join our client’s team to spearhead the development of our client's inaugural Android App. They are searching for a candidate who not only brings a solid background in Android app development but is also eager to recommend and deploy innovative architectures and take an active role in feature development. The perfect fit for their team would be an individual who is genuinely enthusiastic about crafting exceptional Android user experiences that fully harness the capabilities of the platform. A significant plus would be having hands-on experience with Bluetooth Low Energy APIs on Android.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design and ship new features

• Work with outside data sources and APIs

• Unit-test code for robustness including edge cases usability and general reliability

• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance

• Continuously discover evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

Skills and Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related subject

• Deep experience with Kotlin

• Experience with Kotlin Unit Testing

• Experience with Gradle and working with 3rd Party Libraries

• Experience with Jetpack Compose

• Experience shipping an app to Play Store

• Experience working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs

• Knowledge of SOLID principles OOP and Functional Programming

• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy APIs is a bonus

Our Recruitment Process

• Recruiter interview (30 min)

• Technical interview (30 min)

• Two Technical Interviews with the client (one with the VP of Engineering and one with one of the leads - 60 mins each)

• Two Collaboration interviews with the client (with design and product - 45 mins each)

What We Offer

• Totally remote full-time (40h/week)

• Monday to Friday Between PST and BST (9am-6pm from US Pacific Time to British Time)

• PTO for local holidays based on the country of residence plus two calendar weeks (10 workdays)

• Long-term no end date independent contractor agreement

• Payment in USD by-weekly or monthly - your choice