Mid to Senior Android Developer

Overview

The candidate must live in the following locations and commit to hybrid onsite: Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL, San Diego, CA, Winchester, MA

 

Required (All Levels):

• Demonstrates knowledge delivering software within a formal Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Demonstrates knowledge of developing Java based applications
• Ability to apply sound judgment in analyzing and organizing technical solutions
• Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Required list of skills and competencies:

• Programming Languages
  • Kotlin, including Kotlin DSL for build scripts
  • Java
• Frameworks and Libraries
  • Dagger/Hilt – Dependency injection
  • Jetpack Compose – Toolkit for building native UI
  • JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, Hamcrest – Testing frameworks
  • Kotlin Coroutine – Asynchronous programming
  • Retrofit – Networking

Tools:

• Android Studio – Android IDE
• Proguard/R8 – Shrink, obfuscate, and optimize
• Azure DevOps Pipelines – CI/CD pipelines using YAML

Architectural Patters:

• MVVM (Model View View-Model)
• Android architecture. Application, Activity, Fragment lifecycle.

Methodology:

• SAFE Agile
• Scrum

Level III:

• Prior experience working on small to medium sized projects of increasing complexity, or a combination of education, training and experience
• Demonstrates ability to coach, lead, guide, and provide technical direction to professional staff members
• Ability to negotiate with stakeholders, governance committees, and senior management when deciding how best to deliver software solutions to satisfy business requirements
• Ability to deliver software using different software development methodologies

Level IV:

• Formal degree in a related field
• Advanced training/certification in information technology, computer science or related field
• Extensive experience in application/systems analysis, workflow or procedural analysis
• Strong planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills

Level V:

• Excellent relationship and facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated technical abilities in independently resolving complex problems
• Deep knowledge of financial industry trends, direction and standards that guide new technology offerings
• Experience, and demonstrated knowledge in strategic planning
• Experience leading, guiding, and mentoring professional staff

Desired (All Levels):

• College degree and formal training in information technology, computer science or related field
• Knowledge of business processes and technical systems
• Strong analytical expertise
• Knowledge of Financial industry best practices in relation to Mobile Application offerings and capabilities
• Experience delivering software using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP
• Previously developed native Android Apps using Google’s official IDE, Android Studio
• Refines knowledge by staying up to date on emerging trends in the mobile application development landscape
• Able to leverage techniques such as Test-Driven Development and Continuous Integration and Delivery pipelines
• Desired/Nice to have list of skills and competencies (level, III, IV & V):

Programming Languages:

• Bash/shell scripting
• HTML

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Okhttp – Http client
• RxJava – Reactive programming

Tools:

• Verimatrix apkdefender – Code protection
• Wiremock – Service virtualization tool
• Firebase Crashlytics – Crash reporting, application monitoring
• Firebase App Distribution – Test app distribution
• Adobe Analytics – Telemetry
• Azure App Insights – Telemetry
• Launch Darkly – Feature management
• Google Playstore Console – App store

Architectural Patters:

• MVP (Model View Presenter)

Methodology:

• Extreme Programming (XP) – Agile software development framework
• ATDD (Acceptance test–driven development)

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $101.61 to $112.90 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.