Android App Developer

About EarthEnable

EarthEnable provides affordable, healthy, and durable housing solutions to rural families. Our mission is to ensure every family in Rwanda has access to a clean, sustainable living environment.

We are looking for an Android App Developer to design and build a user-friendly app that helps our field teams stay organized and efficient. This app will integrate with Zendesk to ensure real-time task visibility and tracking across sales, masons, quality assurance, and district management functions. Development should utilize low-code platforms for Android.

Key Responsibilities

App Development

• Develop an Android application on a low-code platform, integrating seamlessly with Zendesk APIs.
• Design user interfaces for task lists, project overviews, and note-taking features.
• Ensure compatibility with Android devices used by field teams.

Task and Project Management Integration

• Enable daily to-do lists for field teams:
  • Sales: Customer follow-ups.
  • Masons: Construction task lists.
  • Quality Assurance: Site visit schedules.
  • District Managers: Project overviews, status updates, and task progress tracking.
• Allow field teams to add, view, and sync notes against customers or projects.

Technical Implementation

• Build offline functionality for low-connectivity areas.
• Ensure secure data synchronization between the app, Zendesk, and internal databases.
• Regularly test and troubleshoot for bugs and performance improvements.

Data Integration

• Incorporate basic data handling using BigQuery and SQL for analytics and reporting needs.
• Ensure data is easily accessible and structured for field teams and management.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with EarthEnables operations and IT teams to ensure the app meets field needs.
• Train end-users on app functionality and troubleshoot issues post-deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing Android applications.
• Experience with:
  • Low-code Android development platforms.
  • API integration, especially with tools like Zendesk.
  • Building offline/low-bandwidth applications.
  • Basic data systems like BigQuery and SQL.

• Strong UI/UX design skills for simple, intuitive user interfaces.

• Familiarity with workflow management systems is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Problem-solving mindset with a user-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to gather feedback from field teams.
• Familiarity with agile development processes.

Salary

RWF 6,000,000 per year (approximately USD 5,000 annually).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a project that directly impacts thousands of lives.
• Competitive compensation.
• Dynamic, purpose-driven work environment.