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Android Developer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$65.50 - $86/hr

... years Android and/or iOS programming experience, with apps in the app store. Maintain best practices throughout the code base Deep knowledge of memory management, unit testing, and continuous ...

Nytec, Inc.

Android Developer

San Francisco, CA

$65.75 - $86.25/hr

Title: (Android)Software Engineer II Location: San Francisco, CA Duration: 6 Months Nytec is looking for a SDE II in the San Francisco, CA . Required skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a ...

Nytec, Inc.

Android Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65.75 - $86.25/hr

Title: (Android)Software Engineer II Location: San Francisco, CA Duration: 6 Months Nytec is looking for a SDE II in the San Francisco, CA . Required skills • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science ...

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Android Developer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$65.50 - $86/hr

Ensure that unit tests pass Qualifications Desired Skills and Experience * 3+ years Android and/or iOS programming experience, with apps in the app store. * Maintain best practices throughout the ...

Jobsbridge

Android Developer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$65.75 - $86.25/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Android 4.4 - 6 NDK experience would be a plus (but not necessary) Fin ...

Mindlance

Android Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$59.25 - $77.75/hr

Client is hiring for an Android Software Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this position, you will be designing and developing Android applications for our core CGM devices used all over ...

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Android Developer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$65.50 - $86/hr

Ensure that unit tests pass Qualifications Desired Skills and Experience * 3+ years Android and/or iOS programming experience, with apps in the app store. * Maintain best practices throughout the ...

idexcel

Android Developer

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$61.75 - $81/hr

We are looking for the brightest developers to join us for this great opportunity. Team will be ... Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform Collaborate with server teams to ...

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Android Developer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$65.50 - $86/hr

... years Android and/or iOS programming experience, with apps in the app store. Maintain best practices throughout the code base Deep knowledge of memory management, unit testing, and continuous ...

Net Orbit

Sr. Android Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$68.25 - $86.50/hr

Position: Sr. Android Developer Location: NY, NJ, Bay Area Duration:12 months • Overall 7+ years of Software development experience • 5+ years of overall Android development experience • Fin ...

Jobsbridge

Android Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$65.25 - $85.75/hr

Company Description Intelliswift Software, Inc 2-3 years of Android App development with experience at all levels of app development (will take Java dev experience over minimal Android experience ...

Comtech, LLC

Android Developer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$64.25 - $84.50/hr

Job Title: Sr. Software Development Engineer - Android Location: Santa Cruz, CA Duration/Type: Direct Hire-Fulltime Have you ever noticed the "See more buying choices" or "New & Used offers" while ...

Ab Ovo Inc.

Android developer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$66 - $86.50/hr

... resources - Android software development - Design patterns, MVC, data structures and algorithms. - Unit and integration testing Android code. - Published Android application is required.

360 IT Professionals

Android developer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $78.75/hr

Android strong with SDK and Frameworks. Strong Java coding on Linux OS. Developing, testing, and documenting Android software and have worked on linux development platform no windows based ...

Samsung

Android Developer

San Jose, CA

$65.25 - $85.75/hr

Extensive knowledge of Android's resource system and experience developing for multiple screens and form factors Java Development skills Familiar with web services and REST API's Have Android ...

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What are Android Developers?

Android Developers are software professionals who design, build, and maintain applications for devices running the Android operating system. They use programming languages such as Java or Kotlin and work with Android Studio, the official integrated development environment. Android Developers are responsible for creating user-friendly, secure, and efficient mobile apps, often collaborating with designers and other engineers to deliver high-quality experiences. Their work can range from building simple utilities to complex applications for smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices.

How do Android Developers typically collaborate with designers and product managers during the app development process?

Android Developers often work closely with designers to ensure that app interfaces are both visually appealing and technically feasible. They participate in regular meetings with product managers to clarify requirements, discuss project timelines, and prioritize features. Collaboration tools such as Jira, Figma, and Slack are commonly used to facilitate communication and feedback loops. This teamwork helps ensure that the final product aligns with both user expectations and business objectives.

What Do Android Developers Do?

As an Android developer, your responsibilities and duties vary, depending on your position and the size of your team. You may be involved in the planning stage, aggregating requirements for the app, and planning how it will be developed. You may be part of the coding team that writes the program. Some developers work on the testing phase before the app is launched, and others work on patches to fix bugs as they are discovered. Coding updates and seeing them through to release is often a long-term and ongoing aspect of Android development. If you work independently or for a small firm, you may be involved in all phases of the development life cycle, whereas those employed by larger firms likely have specialized roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Android Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Android Developer, you need strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin, experience with Android SDK, and a solid understanding of mobile app architecture, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as Android Studio, version control systems like Git, and knowledge of APIs and libraries is also essential. Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication help developers deliver robust apps and collaborate well with teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for building high-quality, user-friendly applications that meet both technical and business requirements.
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Android Developer

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Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$65.50 - $86/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description
We're a passionate team of 20 people who want to improve the financial lives of hourly and shift workers. Our innovative Android and IOS apps enable people to receive their pay on-demand when they have completed their work instead of making them wait until the end of an aribitrary pay period. If you can call an Uber car in 5 minutes, why should you have to wait two weeks to get your pay? We make our money on tips, not fees and interest, which ensures that we stay focused on delighting our customers. Our founder is a successful repeat entrepreneur with deep financial services expertise and we've lined up some of the best venture capital firms in New York and Silicon Valley behind our vision.
Job Description
Build an easy to use, fast, reliable and visually engaging Android app.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and design to define, design, and ship new features as well as to improve existing ones.
Build reusable Android software components
Design, produce, test and debug software from functional specifications
Maintain best practices throughout the code base
Ensure that unit tests pass
Qualifications
3+ years Android and/or iOS programming experience, with apps in the app store.
Maintain best practices throughout the code base
Deep knowledge of memory management, unit testing, and continuous integration
Proficiency with source control (Git)
Strong understanding of Android Java. Topics include but not limited to
- Activities and Fragments
- Abstraction and Inheritance (abstract classes and interfaces)
- UI Views (XML layouts and custom views) and various screen size support
- Processes, Threads, Services, and AsyncTasks
- HTTP requests and responses
- Storage such as SQLite, SharedPreferences, File Storage, and Cache Storage
- Animations, Graphics, Locations, and Sensors packages/libraries
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
Entrepreneurial minded- understands the demands of a private, high growth company and start-up experience is a plus
Additional Information
We are a small team and growing .Lots of technical challenges and career advancements!
Join us!!
Contact: Nikki Bell, Head of Talent
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