The Washington Post
Software Engineer, Android App Development
The Washington Post, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Software Engineer, Android App Development — The Washington Post. Join to apply for the Software Engineer, Android App Development role at The Washington Post. The Washington Post is looking for a Software Engineer to support our flagship Android apps engineering team. Under general supervision, you will perform technical analysis, design and development or enhancement of Android applications and play an integral role in helping deliver increasingly smarter mobile apps to our users. You will participate in all facets of the agile development process and will have the opportunity to contribute to products that will be used by millions of people. We are looking for someone with strong interest in all things mobile and a passion for delivering high quality, solid applications. Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API contracts, design and ship new features. Design high-level mobile solutions to meet product requirements and follow established development methodologies and standards. Understand the complexities of and help integrate different third-party SDKs. Identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems. Participate in agile software development practices and peer/code reviews. Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability. Stay on top of latest technologies/mobile trends and recommend appropriate design solutions. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience with Android SDK; prior experience in a similar role is preferred. Strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills. Experience working with Android SDK. High level of proficiency in Java/Kotlin with an understanding of code optimization and application performance. Experience releasing one or more applications to Google Play Store and/or Amazon Appstore. Solid understanding of Version Control principles, preferably using Git and Pull Requests. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge of testing and quality assurance practices including unit testing and code documentation. Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills. Ability to deliver quality solutions within established timelines. Knowledge of RESTful services and other server-side principles is a plus. Compensation And Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage Company-paid pension and 401(k) match Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave Nine paid holidays and two personal days 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent Robust mental health resources Backup care and caregiver concierge services Gender affirming services Pet insurance Free Post digital subscription Leadership and career development programs Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Newspaper Publishing Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
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Software Engineer, Android App Development — The Washington Post. Join to apply for the Software Engineer, Android App Development role at The Washington Post. The Washington Post is looking for a Software Engineer to support our flagship Android apps engineering team. Under general supervision, you will perform technical analysis, design and development or enhancement of Android applications and play an integral role in helping deliver increasingly smarter mobile apps to our users. You will participate in all facets of the agile development process and will have the opportunity to contribute to products that will be used by millions of people. We are looking for someone with strong interest in all things mobile and a passion for delivering high quality, solid applications. Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API contracts, design and ship new features. Design high-level mobile solutions to meet product requirements and follow established development methodologies and standards. Understand the complexities of and help integrate different third-party SDKs. Identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems. Participate in agile software development practices and peer/code reviews. Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability. Stay on top of latest technologies/mobile trends and recommend appropriate design solutions. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience with Android SDK; prior experience in a similar role is preferred. Strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills. Experience working with Android SDK. High level of proficiency in Java/Kotlin with an understanding of code optimization and application performance. Experience releasing one or more applications to Google Play Store and/or Amazon Appstore. Solid understanding of Version Control principles, preferably using Git and Pull Requests. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge of testing and quality assurance practices including unit testing and code documentation. Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills. Ability to deliver quality solutions within established timelines. Knowledge of RESTful services and other server-side principles is a plus. Compensation And Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage Company-paid pension and 401(k) match Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave Nine paid holidays and two personal days 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent Robust mental health resources Backup care and caregiver concierge services Gender affirming services Pet insurance Free Post digital subscription Leadership and career development programs Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Newspaper Publishing Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
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