Software Engineer-Mobile Development (Android)

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:
•    Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
•    Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
•    Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
•    Benefits - We care about your well-being.
 

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

You will:

• Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using React Native and native Android technologies
• Build responsive mobile interfaces that work seamlessly across various Android devices and screen sizes
• Collaborate with the mobile development team to establish best practices for Android-specific development
• Implement Android-specific features including push notifications, background services, and device integrations
• Ensure applications comply with Google Play Store guidelines and submission requirements
• Write clean, maintainable code following Android development best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for Android platforms
• Debug and resolve Android-specific issues across different device manufacturers and OS versions
• Optimize app performance for various Android hardware configurations
• Integrate with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiences
• Stay current with Android development trends, tools, and Google's evolving platform guidelines
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process and toolchain
• Support production applications and respond to critical issues as needed

Development

• Develops native Android applications and React Native cross-platform solutions
• Implements Android-specific UI components and navigation patterns
• Integrates with Android system services and hardware features
• Optimizes applications for performance across diverse Android device ecosystem

Collaboration

• Works effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, and product managers
• Participates in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Quality Assurance

• Writes comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for Android applications
• Performs thorough testing across multiple Android devices and OS versions
• Follows established QA processes to ensure high-quality app releases

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in React Native development with focus on Android platform optimization
• Solid understanding of Android development fundamentals including Activities, Fragments, Services, and Content Providers
• Experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Android SDK tools
• Knowledge of Material Design prin