Senior Android Developer
Who We Are
Digidentity is a leading provider of cutting-edge digital identity and authentication solutions, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate the digital world securely and efficiently. Established with a commitment to pioneering innovation and enhancing online trust, we have become a trusted partner for businesses, government agencies, and individuals seeking seamless and robust identity verification. At Digidentity, our mission is to shape the future of digital identity. We believe that everyone should have the confidence to interact and transact online, assured of their privacy and security. We are dedicated to simplifying the complex world of digital identities while ensuring that our solutions adhere to the highest standards of data protection and compliance.
For more information, please visit www.digidentity.eu.
The Role
A Senior Android Developer is a critical role within a company's technology team, responsible for designing, developing and maintaining advanced applications for the Android platform. Key responsibilities include writing clean and efficient code, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and design new features, troubleshooting and debugging to optimize performance, and ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications. Additionally they are expected to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the development process.
Qualified candidates for this position should possess extensive experience in Android development, a strong understanding of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes. Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages is essential, along with experience in using RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team are also crucial.
This position is important for the company because the Senior Android Developer plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mobile applications that meet the users' needs and drive the company's growth. Their expertise ensures that the applications are robust, scalable, and user-friendly, contributing significantly to the company's success in the competitive mobile app market.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain Android applications.
- Utilize Java and Kotlin programming languages.
- Implement UI/UX designs provided by the design team.
- Collaborate with product owners to define project requirements and scope.
- Partner with designers to ensure the visual aspects align with the intended design.
- Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate RESTful APIs and other services.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues to enhance application performance.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Optimize applications for maximum security and scalability.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in the Android ecosystem.
- Explore new technologies and frameworks to improve development processes.
- Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions.
- Work with QA engineers to ensure comprehensive testing and quality assurance.
- Maintain detailed documentation for application development processes.
- Document code changes and updates for future reference.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Android development.
- Proficiency in Kotlin programming languages.
- Strong understanding of Android SDK and handling different screen sizes.
- Experience with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
- Proficiency with Android Studio and version control systems, particularly Git.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Continuous learner with a passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.