Android Software Engineer

Your Title: Android Software Engineer

Job Location: Remote | United States or Canada

Our Department: Transportation

What You Will Do

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As an Android Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge mobile applications on the Android platform. Your comprehensive experience and marketable skills will be crucial in driving the success of our mobile app development projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the growth and evolution of our Android applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications using the latest technologies and best practices.
• Actively engage with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend engineers, to define, prioritize, and deliver robust mobile solutions.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of complex features and modules, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance the overall quality of the Android applications.
• Optimize application performance and user experience by analyzing and addressing performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in Android app development and propose innovative ideas to improve the application architecture and user experience.
• Collaborate with Test Automation engineers to ensure proper testing and deployment of Android applications, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues reported by users or identified through testing, providing timely resolutions and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Experience with reactive and asynchronous programming frameworks such as Kotlin Coroutines.
• Proven track record of delivering successful Android applications with comprehensive knowledge of the Android ecosystem, tools, and frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Extensive experience with Android Studio, Gradle, and other development tools.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices for mobile application development.
• Deep knowledge of Android UI/UX design principles, material design guidelines, and responsive layout techniques.
• Proficient in RESTful APIs integration, JSON/XML parsing, and third-party library integration.
• Experience with Google Firestore and proficiency in integrating Firestore databases into Android applications.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and the ability to leverage GCP tools for building scalable and cloud-native Android applications.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Espresso) and test-driven development (TDD) principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with serverless backend technologies and cloud platforms, such as Google Cloud Functions, or Azure Functions.
• Knowledge of JavaScript and proficiency in building backend services or APIs using Node.js or other JavaScript frameworks.
• Familiarity with GoLang and the ability to work with Go-based backend systems and microservices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Proven experience in successfully launching Android applications through the Google Play Store, including a deep understanding of the submission and review process.
• Proficiency in utilizing Firebase for application analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring to gather insights and improve app performance.

About Our Transportation Division

Trimble Transportation is a division of Trimble Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for various industries. Trimble Transportation fo