Android Developer at Arca Payments Limited

Summary of Responsibilities

• Full stack developer handling both design (UI/UX) and code development for applications for devices powered by Android operating system.

The position will be charged but not limited with the following responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications for Android platform
• Manage the full technical life-cycle of Android applications during each development phase.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm about new products, provide each other with technical insight and review working drafts.
• Document and maintain design specifications, source code, and archives for new applications and ideas.
• Work with product managers, clients and sales teams to assess customer demand and usability of new applications.
• Perform individual project components within the entire development life-cycle including implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Work from UI/UX requirements, APIs, mock-ups to build functional, high-performance Android phone and tablet apps.
• Diagnose performance issues, fix bugs to increase the functionality of new applications.
• Understand the nuances of fragments and Android XML layouts, and how to create adaptive interfaces that work for multiple device form factors
• Obtain buy-in from leadership to secure resources for app development.

Requirements

• OND/HND/ BSc Degree in Computer/System/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering/ Applied physics/ Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 3- 4+ years of experience
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience in Android Studio
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON, third party libraries and APIs
• Understand Android UI/UX design.
• Solid understanding of full mobile development life cycle with agile development framework.
• Excellent documentation skills and use of collaboration tools.

Compensation:

• Compensation and benefits are highly attractive and competitive.

Additional Information:

• We make it a point to review all application received and contact those we want to speak to further within 10 calendar days.
• With that in mind, if we are interested in a further discussion, you will hear from us again within stipulated time.
• The job will be on a 6 months contract basis which is renewable based on performance.