Android Software Engineer

Churchill Downs•Grymr-Devndle, KY

About The Position

TwinSpires is the premier online horse racing wagering platform in the United States. TwinSpires is owned and operated by Churchill Downs, Inc., and is the official online betting partner of the Kentucky Derby, bringing you more than 148 years of wagering experience. Players can wager through the TwinSpires desktop, mobile, and app-based advance-deposit wagering platforms as well as at retail locations and race tracks across the country.JOB SUMMARY The Android Software Engineer will work as part of our mobile platform team, developing and maintainingnative Android applications using modern Android technologies including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, andMVVM architecture. This role works in an Agile Kanban environment alongside iOS developers, contributingto shared Kotlin Multiplatform business logic and coordinating cross-platform feature development. Theposition requires strong collaboration skills, technical excellence, and a commitment to team success.

Requirements

Kotlin: Strong proficiency in Kotlin as the primary development language for Android
Architecture: Hands-on experience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture pattern
Asynchronous Programming: Expert knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines and Flows for managingasynchronous operations
Android Lifecycle: Deep understanding of the Android Application Lifecycle and proper use of lifecycle-aware components
UI Development: Proficiency with Jetpack Compose for modern UI development
Experience with XML-based view system for maintaining and migrating legacy code
Knowledge of Compose/XML interop patterns
Dependency Injection: Experience with Hilt for dependency management
Networking: Strong experience working with REST APIs for data fetching and display
Local Storage: Proficiency with Room ORM and SQLite for local data persistence and caching
Version Control: Experience with Git and GitHub workflows
Best Practices: Familiarity with Google's Android development best practices and staying current withofficial guidance
Complex Applications: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in large, complex codebases
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, OR equivalentpractical experience with demonstrable Android development work
3+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of hands-on Android application development experience, including:Building and maintaining production Android applications
Working with modern Android development tools and practices
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Nice To Haves

Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP): Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform for shared business logic acrossAndroid and iOS
iOS Development: Familiarity with iOS development (Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit) to facilitate cross-platformcollaboration
CI/CD: Experience with GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Firebase: Knowledge of Firebase services including Analytics and Remote Config
Product Flavors: Experience implementing and managing Android Product Flavors for white-labelapplications
Cross-Platform Collaboration: Experience working on integrated teams with both Android and iOSdevelopers

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, MVVM architecture,and modern Android development patterns
Collaborate closely with iOS developers to build and maintain shared Kotlin Multiplatform business logicthat works effectively across both platforms
Work effectively on a cross-functional, diverse Agile team, including remote team members and externalstakeholders
Ensure performance, quality, and scalability in all aspects of the Android development lifecycle
Participate actively in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code qualitystandards
Work effectively with platform leads, product management, design, backend teams, and stakeholders todefine, refine, plan, ship, and maintain new features
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for Android applications to ensure reliability andmaintainability
Identify and implement appropriate technological solutions to meet team goals, following Google's Androiddevelopment best practices
Triage, diagnose, and fix defects in Android applications
Help foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, curiosity, and teamwork