Android Principal Engineer at Koko Networks

Your Role

As Principal Android Engineer, you will lead the technical strategy, design, and development of high quality Android applications to help deliver a first of its kind technology solution in Kenya and beyond in collaboration with our team of passionate Product Managers and Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead work streams 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 culture of technical excellence within the team

Qualifications

• 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
• Significant experience working with product managers, designers, and QA in a SCRUM environment
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Expertise in integrating Android applications with back-end services including offline and synchronisation techniques
• Experience developing real-time, 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
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organisation
• Ability to prioritise work and tasks under pressure
• Ability 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

KOKO offers a fast-paced work environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!