Senior Android Developer at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose

• As a Senior Android Developer/Engineer at Equity Group, you will be a key contributor to the development and evolution of "Equity Mobile," our primary retail application.
• You will leverage your extensive Android development expertise to lead and drive technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional user experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Equity Mobile Android application, setting high standards for code quality, performance, and security.
• Code Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Kotlin, adhering to industry best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Architectural Design: Define and implement robust software architectures, making decisions that impact the scalability and long-term success of the application.
• Feature Development: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement new features, enhancements, and improvements.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee rigorous testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, ensuring the application's reliability and performance.
• Bug Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs promptly, maintaining the application's integrity.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, development processes, and technical specifications.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that the Equity Mobile application complies with security standards and practices, safeguarding customer data and privacy. 

Job Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Android app development, with a strong command of Java and/or Kotlin programming languages.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering and maintaining Android applications with complex features.
• Exceptional understanding of software development methodologies, architectural design, and best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles and usability best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work on financial or banking applications
• Contributions to open-source Android projects
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and practices