Computers, Software Jobs: Android Mobile App Developer, Las Vegas

Job Location:  Las Vegas, NV



ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
  
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
  
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
  
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
  
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
  

SKILLS:

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• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
  
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
  
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
  
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
  
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
  
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
  
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
  
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
  
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
  
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
  
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
  
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
  
• Familiarity with continuous integration
  
• Experience with mobile wallets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain is a plus
  

COMPETENCIES:

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• Business Acumen.
  
• Communication Proficiency.
  
• Ethical Conduct.
  
• Leadership.
  
• Performance Management.
  
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
  
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
  
• Strategic Thinking.
  
• Technical Capacity.