Android Engineer

• Level: Senior
• Type: B2B
• English Level: Upper-intermediate
• Location: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
• Skills: Android

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks (Jetpack, Room).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user experiences.

• Integrate and optimize REST APIs, ensuring secure and efficient data flow.

• Apply clean architecture principles (MVVM, dependency injection) and write reliable unit/UI tests.

• Manage app releases to the Google Play Store and monitor performance via Firebase.

• Contribute to CI/CD improvements and Agile development practices within a distributed team.

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!