Android Developer (CAPE TOWN)

SUMMARY:
Android Developer (CAPE TOWN)

POSITION INFO:

ANDROID DEVELOPER JOB SPECIFICATION

We are a digital innovation, development and execution partner that designs, builds and launches products which create real business value through our customer-centric approach. We disrupt established markets, and capture opportunities in exponential technology fields. We are a cross-functional team of techies and creatives with proven experience, and together we are a powerhouse of innovation, technology, strategy and design. We offer full stack web and mobile development services and always aim to be at the forefront of new technology. We work hard but we also play hard. We have a very relaxed environment with great coffee, Monday toasties, Wednesday lunches and beer o''''clock on Friday''''s with great innovation talks.

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT

Our mobile developers are responsible for building and maintaining mobile applications for most of our exciting projects. You will be required to work closely with the rest of the talented team to reach the companies and clients objectives by using your exceptional skills to craft beautiful code.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

● 4 - 6 years coding experience in the following languages/technologies:

   â—‹ Android(Java/Kotlin)

   â—‹ React Native knowledge would be an advantage.

   â—‹ Flutter knowledge would be an advantage.

● Knowledge of RESTful web services

● Knowledge of Atlassian Suite(JIRA, BitBucket), Git, GitLab

● Building automated deployment pipelines for Android deployments.

● Experience with third-party libraries and APIs

● Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

● Knowledge of Test automation tools like Selenium and Appium

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. WRITING SOFTWARE IN LINE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS & DESIGN PATTERNS

● Guide and implement software and product design

● Produce code in line with project requirements

● Implement and maintain appropriate security standards

● Perform and request code reviews

● Write and maintain unit and functional test

2. DEBUGGING SOFTWARE FOR OPTIMUM FUNCTIONING

● Reproducing and locating source of reported bugs and issues

● Fix bugs and issues

● Communicate errors and solutions to product owners /QA

3. MAINTAINING SOFTWARE & RELATED REPOSITORIES AND DATABASES

● Manage source code and versioning

● Manage branching and pull requests

4. MANAGING PROJECTS

● Provide accurate estimates for new work and assessment for work complete

● Manage projects task in line with project workflow

● Identifying and suggesting functional improvements

● Work with product owners to plan and execute project sprints

5. KEEPING CURRENT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

● Maintain and improve skill set

● Identify developmental needs and motivate for additional training

PERSON COMPETENCIES:

● Collaborative

● Problem solver

● Independent thinker

● Organised

● Professional Please only apply if you meet the minimum requirements.

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