Android Software Engineer

75F is seeking an Android Software Engineer to join a growing team of software engineers, quality engineers, and system analysts. The 75F technology stack is comprised of hardware, firmware, mobile, web UI (i.e., Angular), NodeJS and Java services, Azure CosmosDB, InfluxDB (i.e., time scaled database), machine learning, and big data analytics. This role will be focused on the Android mobile software portion of the stack, excluding the hardware and firmware portions of the stack, but will need to gain a detailed understanding of their function. A successful candidate will have a quality-first approach to deliver maintainable, well-tested, and well-architected solutions, adapt quickly to change, be able to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders alike, and be able to champion efficient agile processes, delivery, and DevOps while mentoring others to do the same.

Required Experience:

• 4+ years in Java; 2+ years specializing in Android mobile development
• 4+ years unit testing, integration testing, and UI testing frameworks and methodologies (e.g., JUnit, Spock, Espresso, AndroidX Test, etc.) as part of software testing automation
• 4+ years working with, and contributing to, the design of complex technical architectures in resilient and high-scalability environments
• 4+ years in application persistence layers and related design choices (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• 4+ years working in a modern agile delivery environment (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
• 4+ years using Git source control

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related technical discipline

Top-Valued Skills:

• Knowledge of implementing maintainable and well-tested mobile software and relevant supporting technologies (e.g., Java on Android, JUnit, Gradle, AndroidX, Jetpack, Espresso, Git, SQL/NoSQL databases, etc.)
• Ability to architect resilient and high-scalability Android applications
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into simple, elegant technical solutions
• Knowledge of modern agile processes and optimization

Top-Valued Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and highly motivated
• Quality-first approach for development implementation and team processes
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement
• Highly collaborative approach to technical delivery from the standpoint of business domain and requirements
• Desire to work outside comfort zone

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a Docker containerized environment
• Cross-platform mobile application development frameworks (e.g., Apache Cordova, React Native, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate mobile application architecture and delivery in a cross-functional team of software engineers, quality engineers, and systems analysts in DevOps delivery of a commercial software platform
• Demonstrate a mindset and culture within the team that embraces identifying, owning, and solving issues, driving quality, improving performance, and improving the customer experience
• Collaborate with delivery team and business stakeholders to design robust and reusable solutions, as well as facilitate the translation to technical designs
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of issues
• Collaborate and influence proactive system monitoring practices and strategies to help identify issues prior to customer impact
• Coordinate efficient and effective agile delivery processes and contribute to operational enhancements
• Estimate delivery effort, as well as effectively identify and prioritize high-value deliverables
• Assist in story definition, evaluation, translation, and business requirements gathering from product owners and business stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with peers and subordinates to drive efficient team delivery