Mobile Android Developer at the Bulb Africa

The Bulb Africa is a platform for African creatives to turn tech ideas into business realities. We run accelerator programs, incubate entrepreneurs and provide training to help them launch, grow and sustain businesses.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mobile Android Developer

Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications, leveraging your expertise in both Java and Kotlin.
• Implement new features and functionalities, as well as refactor and optimize existing code to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members to facilitate their growth and development.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend developers to define and implement mobile application requirements and ensure seamless integration with backend systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development, and proactively share knowledge within the team.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues related to the Android platform, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across different devices.
• Write clear, concise, and maintainable technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and development guidelines.
• Continuously monitor and improve application performance, security, and scalability, proactively identifying areas for enhancement and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Lead the gradual migration of our existing Android codebase from Java to Kotlin, ensuring a seamless transition and adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven track record as an Android Developer, with at least 3 years of experience in designing and developing Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Extensive knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and understanding of platform-specific design patterns and guidelines.
• Experience in migrating Android codebases from Java to Kotlin, with a solid understanding of the Kotlin language and its features.
• Proficient understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Deep understanding of mobile application development lifecycle, including publishing applications to Google Play Store.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and their integration into mobile applications. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your previous Android development projects, with an emphasis on Kotlin migration and code quality improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Android Jetpack components, such as Room, LiveData, ViewModel, and Data Binding.
• Knowledge of modern architectural patterns like MVVM or MVP.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for Android applications.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git. Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques for Android applications. Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Espresso, Robolectric, or Mockito.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@thebulb.africa using the Job Title as the subject of the email.