Android Developer

Job Title: Android Developer (Kotlin and Jetpack Compose)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Cincinnati, OH/ 100% Remote

Information

Top 3 Skills:

1. Kotlin and Jetpack Compose expertise
2. Android architecture and software development best practices
3. Collaboration across cross-functional agile teams

Project: Customer Experience (CX) Seamless

• This project focuses on enhancing the customer journey through intuitive Android features like Product Detail Pages and Product Carousels.
• The project's goal is to improve product discovery and display accurate, engaging information within the mobile experience.

Scope: This role focuses on building Android features that support product discovery and information delivery within the mobile app. The work directly supports the CX Seamless product initiative, improving how users interact with product content in the app.

Soft Skills:

• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Clear and effective communication
• Adaptable to changing priorities and team needs
• Committed to continuous improvement

Location: This role can be remote. The current team is geographically distributed, and they have a flexible approach to scheduling and collaboration.

Prescreening: Pre-screen consists of 5 behavioral based questions and a coding challenge. Candidates should select Kotlin as their coding language.

Timeframe: The team is currently without an Android developer, so the manager would like to move quickly in filling this role. They hope to begin interviewing as soon as they identify candidates they are interested in.

The Products team is responsible for delivering product information and experiences to our customers through features such as Product Cards, Product Detail Pages, and Product Carousels. Our mission is to inform customers about products—including names, descriptions, pricing, nutritional information, and associated deals—enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions and take advantage of relevant offers.

We are a cross-functional team following Agile methodology, collaborating closely with other Customer Experience (CX) teams and domain service teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Required Skill Set

• Android SDK
• Kotlin
• Jetpack Compose
• XML Layouts
• Concurrency in Android
• Unit Testing frameworks and best practices
• Accessibility standards and implementation on Android
• Dependency Injection (e.g., Dagger, Hilt)
• Software development best practices (code structure, reusable code/components, design patterns)

Additional Information

• Experience working in Agile teams is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android features that support product discovery and information, including components like product detail pages, cards, and carousels
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Designers, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Ensure code is clean, reusable, and aligned with software development best practices, including design patterns and modular architecture
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, and contribute to team-wide continuous improvement efforts
• Support and mentor team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to elevate team performance