City of Philadelphia-posted 4 months ago
$65,000 - $80,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Philadelphia, PA
5,001-10,000 employees

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors.

  • Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using React Native and native Android technologies
  • Build responsive mobile interfaces that work seamlessly across various Android devices and screen sizes
  • Collaborate with the mobile development team to establish best practices for Android-specific development
  • Implement Android-specific features including push notifications, background services, and device integrations
  • Ensure applications comply with Google Play Store guidelines and submission requirements
  • Write clean, maintainable code following Android development best practices and coding standards
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members
  • Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for Android platforms
  • Debug and resolve Android-specific issues across different device manufacturers and OS versions
  • Optimize app performance for various Android hardware configurations
  • Integrate with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiences
  • Stay current with Android development trends, tools, and Google's evolving platform guidelines
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process and toolchain
  • Support production applications and respond to critical issues as needed
  • 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
  • Experience with server-side programming languages such as .NET Core, Node.js, or PHP
  • Familiarity with command line and shell scripts
  • Knowledge of web application security concerns and ways to mitigate them
  • Experience with SQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL
  • Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Experience with containerization
  • Knowledge of automated test/deployment pipelines
  • Experience with API design and development
  • Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
  • Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Generous retirement savings options are available
  • Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Free Commute on SEPTA for eligible City employees
  • Tuition Discounts and Scholarships through partnerships with colleges and universities
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