Senior Android Developer

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Job Description

Job description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Android application development.
• Deep understanding of the Android framework.
• A strong background implementing MVVM architecture in Android applications.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries such as RxJava, Dagger and Retrofit.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs with Android applications.
• Comfortable working in a team environment following the Agile methodology.
• Understands Android UX and works closely with the design team to ensure UI designs are aligned with the current Android UI guidelines.
• Proficient in writing Kotlin code for all new development, with experience in working in Java.
• Interest and ability to learn different technology stacks as needed.

• Understands how to mock and provide end to end coverage for API components.

• Has experience working with large code bases, working with a shared REST API library, and writing unit tests.

• Adept at creating rich user interactions using Jetpack components like navigation and transitions.
• Experience with offline storage, background processing, threading, and performance optimization.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to deliver well-designed, reusable, and high-quality code on time.

Responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end responsibility on projects of increasing complexity; from technical design through completion and deployment.
• Participate in full application lifecycle (concept, design, build, deploy, test, and release management).
• Write clean, correct code incorporating feedback from code reviews; consistently follow and enforce best practices.
• Leading and/or mentoring other developers; helping them improve their coding skills, work habits, and team collaboration.

• Exercise good judgment. Evaluate assignments/requests, properly prioritize tasks and/or projects, and solve problems under pressure of deadlines and resource constraints.

• Takes initiative; stays focused; always accountable. Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to focus on achieving the target while minding longer term goals along the way.

• Collaborate on API contracts which are documented and agreed upon by multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to present and defend technical and architectural choices persuasively.

• Investigate and Prototype new technologies.
• Foresee future changes, lead the feature team to provide expandable and scalable solutions.
• Participate in cross-team engineering efforts such as improving code review system, build pipeline, monitoring, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• kotlin
• java
• jetpack compose
• xml
• native app development

Additional Information

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Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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