Vacancy for Android (Java & Kotlin) at Divergent Technologies

The Divergent are a group of people dedicated to radical transformation in the workplace and in the techspace, by challenging conventional norms, and ways of thinking.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Android (Java & Kotlin)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices
• Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services
• You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure.
• Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

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
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for bench-marking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Please be advised that a good understanding of React Native and Kotlin will be a massive advantage
• Applicants must have at least 1.5 years + experience with evidence of at least 2 projects they’ve worked on.

Responsibilities

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code.
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation

Deadline: 29th November, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@divergent.ng using the Job Title as subject of the email.