Principal Android Engineer at Koko Networks

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading the technical strategy, design and development of high quality products that deliver a first of a kind solution in Kenya and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Lead workstreams with Product and QA to design and develop our Android applications
• Work with peers to find efficient solutions for architectural problems
• Lead code reviews, tech sessions and provide regular direction, mentoring, and coaching to developers on best practices and improvement initiatives
• Improve test automation by writing unit tests and guiding others in this process
• Implement CI/CD processes
• Keep up to date with open-source Android ecosystem to ensure new frameworks and technologies are being used in KOKO’s applications
• Manage Level 3 support functions for production systems which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or essential enhancements in the live systems and setting a high standard for such support service levels within the engineering team
• Contribute to building a strong engineering culture of technical excellence within the team

Expectations & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Expert understanding of Java and Android SDK, Gradle and third party frameworks tools and SDKs, such as Retrofit Highly experienced in working with product managers, designers. and QA in a SCRUM environment
  Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns and best practices Expert in integrating android applications with backend services including offline and synchronisation techniques
• Experience developing realtime, low-latency, high-availability, and high performing applications using IoT technologies and communications (MQTT etc)
  Experience working with hardware devices and hardware communications protocols (Serial USB, RS232, Other Hardware comms)
• Experience with distributing mobile applications via public app stores and/or enterprise channel as well as via bespoke channels
• Able to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organisation
• The ability to prioritise work and tasks under pressure Able to build, implement and direct quality assurance principles and maintain quality of delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment