Job Openings Android Engineer

About the job Android Engineer

About the Company:
Franki is a global platform redefining reviews and recommendations through a trusted community of local insiders. By combining social networking and video, Franki helps users discover authentic local experiences from New York to Sydney.

The company fosters an entrepreneurial and innovative culture built on teamwork, adaptability, and data-driven decision-making. With a strong customer-centric focus, Franki values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous growth across its global teams.

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Mobile Android Developer to join Franki's engineering team. As an Android Developer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality Android applications, contributing to our mobile architecture modernization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. You will work with external data sources and APIs, focus on bug fixing and application performance improvements, and demonstrate the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding quality standards.

Key Qualifications We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Solid foundation in computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Android development.
  • 3+ years of experience with Kotlin.
  • Experience with reactive programming frameworks (RxKotlin or similar).
  • Expertise in publishing Android applications to the Google Play Store.
  • Experience working in agile development environments.
  • Fluent English communication skills (spoken and written).

Technical Competencies:
Android Development:

  • Proficiency in Kotlin for Android development.
  • Experience with Android frameworks (Jetpack, Room, etc.).
  • Understanding of mobile app lifecycle, memory management, and platform-specific optimization techniques.

Architecture Patterns:

  • Experience with MVVM, MVP, or similar architectural patterns.
  • Understanding of dependency injection and modular architecture.
  • Familiarity with reactive programming concepts (experience with RxKotlin is beneficial for legacy code maintenance).

API Integration:

  • Proficiency in working with REST APIs and JSON parsing.
  • Experience with network libraries (Retrofit).
  • Understanding of authentication methods and secure API communication.

Testing:

  • Experience in writing unit and UI tests.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks (JUnit/Espresso).
  • Understanding of test-driven development principles.

Google Play Store Experience:

  • Experience with Google Play Store submission and release processes.
  • Understanding of Play Store policies and review guidelines.
  • Knowledge of app optimization and ASO best practices for Android.

Firebase Experience:

  • Proficiency with Firebase services, including Analytics, Authentication, Cloud Messaging (FCM), and Remote Config.
  • Experience with Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting and error tracking.
  • Knowledge of Firebase Cloud Firestore or Realtime Database.

Development Tools:

  • Proficiency with Android Studio and related Android development tools.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Nice to have skills:

  • Flutter experience is a plus.
  • Understanding of cross-platform development considerations.
  • Experience with iOS development using Swift.

Additional Attributes:

  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Experience in maintaining Jira tickets according to the Agile process.
  • Contribution to delivering a great user experience (UX).
  • Ability to work effectively in a distributed team across multiple time zones.

Apply now to become a vital part of Franki's dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects that make a difference!