Android Software Engineer, Nigeria - Remote at Branch.co

We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-moving, innovative, and customer-focused setting.

Here are some things you'll do

• Contributing to the design and development of our Android app (written in a mix of Java and Kotlin).
• Scoping new projects and features with our product team, and implementing them (including contributing to some parts of our backend systems when needed).
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Contributing to the overall engineering roadmap, including building out new products for the Nigerian market and beyond.
• Mentoring and teaching other team members.

Minimum Requirements

• You are highly entrepreneurial and thrive in taking ownership of your own impact. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise.
• You are a passionate coder. You start and/or contribute to projects you’re excited about. 
• You are an excellent collaborator & communicator. You listen to others and seek to understand, but aren’t afraid to speak your mind and debate in a respectful manner when you disagree.
• You are excited by the prospect of working in a distributed team and company, working with teammates from all over the world.

Preferred Requirements

• You have experience architecting high-quality Android apps that interact with RESTful APIs and enjoy keeping up with the latest frameworks and development practices. It’s an added bonus if you have a working knowledge of languages such as Kotlin, Ruby, and/or Python.
• You understand the value of writing thorough tests, and you are passionate about code quality and bug fixing.
• You are curious about new technologies and are eager to learn about and contribute to all parts of our technology stack.

Benefits of Joining

• Work in a mission-driven, global, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)
• Work-life balance is not a myth, we offer a generous paid leave policy comprising; 28 days annual leave, 30 days sick leave, bereavement leave 
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leave
• Pension Benefit 
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget
• We believe learning should never stop and so we provide a $500 stipend annually towards learning and development irrespective of role, title or tenure
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance 
• Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now)
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work and interact with a global team