Android Mobile Developer

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is seeking an Android Mobile Developer to join their team. This role involves developing and maintaining high-quality Android applications, building responsive mobile interfaces, and collaborating with the mobile development team to establish best practices. The developer will implement Android-specific features, ensure compliance with Google Play Store guidelines, write clean and maintainable code, and participate in code reviews. The position also requires close collaboration with UX/UI designers, debugging and resolving issues across various devices, optimizing app performance, and integrating with backend APIs. The developer will stay current with Android development trends and contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process. Support for production applications and response to critical issues are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in React Native development with focus on Android platform optimization
• Solid understanding of Android development fundamentals including Activities, Fragments, Services, and Content Providers
• Experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Android SDK tools
• Knowledge of Material Design principles and Android UI/UX best practices
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java/Kotlin programming languages
• Understanding of Android app lifecycle, memory management, and performance optimization
• Experience with Android-specific libraries and frameworks (Retrofit, Room, WorkManager, etc.)
• Familiarity with Google Play Console and app store submission processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex mobile applications
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and mobile app security best practices
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for mobile applications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Understanding of the modern mobile platform and common architectures
• Strong understanding of the key differences in supported hardware and features across the mobile device landscape
• Server-side programming languages such as .NET Core, Node.js, or PHP
• Command line and shell scripts
• Web application security concerns and ways to mitigate them
• Git, or similar version control systems
• SQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Containerization
• Automated test/deployment pipelines
• API design and development

Nice To Haves

• While you won’t necessarily be working with these technologies every day, you should have a broad enough understanding of them to help support your team.
• React Native

Responsibilities

• Develops native Android applications and React Native cross-platform solutions
• Implements Android-specific UI components and navigation patterns
• Integrates with Android system services and hardware features
• Optimizes applications for performance across diverse Android device ecosystem
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, and product managers
• Participates in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Writes comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for Android applications
• Performs thorough testing across multiple Android devices and OS versions
• Follows established QA processes to ensure high-quality app releases

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Free SEPTA public transportation (SEPTA Key Advantage Program)
• Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with partner colleges and universities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree