Android Developer - Local to Pittsburgh or Cleveland
Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Position ID: J0526-1754 Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
CGI is looking for an Android developer. This candidate would have experience working with tools like Android Studio, Gradle, Git, Postman, Firebase and Google services. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills and good experience using design patterns like MVVM. The candidate should have a can-do attitude and a passion for technology. This candidate will serve as a technical expert of a large-scale digital development project consisting of both on-shore and off-shore developers. The developer will work together with Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Scrum Masters and Technical Managers.
Your Future Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Builds Android applications by implementing UI/UX designs based on wireframes or mockups. 2. Ensures responsiveness and performance across different devices and screen sizes. 3. Debugs and resolves issues related to performance, crashes, or user experience. 4. Participates in Agile/Scrum meetings and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives. 5. Communicates technical challenges and solutions effectively with the team. 6. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development. 7. Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.
Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role:
1. 6+ years of experience with mobile development. 2. 5+ Experience in Android development. 3. 4+ Experience in Rest APIs and API Authentication. 4. Good experience working with design patterns like MVVM. 5. Experience working with tools like Android Studio, Gradle, Git, Postman, Firebase and Google services. 6. Working experience in Industry Standard protocols related to API Security including OAuth is a must. 7. Strong design and programming skills using layouts & Jetpack Compose. 8. Strong background working with Android tech-stack including libraries like Retrofit, GSON, RxJava, Kotlin coroutines etc. 9. Knowledge in databases, rules, and CRUD operations. 10. Strong agile/scrum experience. 11. Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams. 12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.