Android Developer at Opera Software Nigeria

Opera Software crafts products and services that connect millions of people to the internet. The biggest operators around the world choose to work with us to give their customers the best web experience. Our mobile advertising platform enables publishers to monetize their content and allows brands to reach millions of consumers.

We strive to develop superior products and services for our users around the world, through state-of-the-art technology, innovation, leadership and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Android Developer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Details

• We are looking for an Android Developer responsible for the development and maintenance of our payment app. Your primary focus will be the development of the payment app, using Kotlin, and the integration with our golang servers using GraphQL.
• The Opera Payments Platform (OPay) enables users to pay for services through their mobile or web browser. It provides fast, easy, and secure payments and money transfers. Our key markets are emerging economies in Africa, Asia, and South America, where Opera has a traditionally strong presence and user base.
• As part of the Android team, you will work on delivering the OPay Android App. As a Android developer, you will collaborate with other members of our product, design, and engineering teams to translate user stories and mockups into a living, breathing product.
• At Opera Software, we develop superior products and services for our users around the world through state-of-the-art technology, innovation, leadership, and partnerships. Our product portfolio includes web browsers, payment solutions, news aggregation services, data compression, and privacy. Our products enable more than 350 million internet consumers to discover and connect with the content and services that matter most to them, regardless of the device, network, or location.
• If you’re looking for a fast-paced, agile, and fun environment to work and have an interest in the payment industry, then Opera is the place for you!

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with a keen interest in technology
• Ability to work independently, autonomously, and take initiative, as well as being creative and curious
• An understanding of modern Android development and passion for quality
• Strong Kotlin skills, including:
  • Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
  • Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Kotlin code
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• A good sense of usability, attention to detail, and polish
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Strong knowledge of the Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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