Senior Android Software Engineer

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

Job description

The Senior Android Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, building, testing, and deploying native Android mobile applications across Experian’s product line. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists in the analysis and development of code for mobile platforms. • Assists in the assessment of performance of mobile applications • Works effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment • Clearly articulates thoughts and ideas • Participates in the estimates for projects based on interface wireframes/desired functionality • Researches emerging topics related to assigned tasks • Participates in all pertinent project meetings • Provides appropriate research to support business and information technology groups within the organization. • Advises on options, impact on other business processes, and system priorities • Prioritizes assigned tasks and keeps manager up to date on status and roadblocks • Participate in code reviews and ensure the codebase is well-documented and tested. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Debug and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks. • Mentor junior developers and help build a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture. • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, Web developers and backend developers to create seamless mobile experiences. • Ensure optimal performance and scalability of the mobile applications by adhering to performance best practices. • Participate in the entire development lifecycle from concept to release, including manual and automated testing phases. • Conduct end-to-end testing and ensure performance optimization through Selenium-based automation. • Write, maintain, and enhance test scripts for automated testing of Android applications. SKILL SET PROFILE • 8+ years of Android development • Proven experience in Kotlin development • Architect Android applications using MVVM architecture and industry-standard best practices. • Utilize Android’s latest development tools such as Jetpack Compose, Navigation Components, LiveData, and ViewModel to deliver modern applications. • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, Retrofit, OkHttp, and handling of local data (Room/SQLite). • Experience with Dependency Injection (Dagger, Hilt) and Coroutines/Flow for concurrency handling. • Familiarity with modern tools such as Gradle, Git, and Android Studio. • Experience in testing frameworks such as JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito. • Experience working with and developing Android centric libraries. • Continuously improve the app’s architecture, quality, and performance by implementing best practices in testing, CI/CD, and automation. • Proven experience developing, deploying apps to App Store, familiar with Google Play Console for app release, app signing, and monitoring. • Knowledge of Firebase, Google Play Services, and Analytics integration. • Hands-on experience in QA automation testing using Selenium or a similar framework. • Familiarity with Android design principles and interface guidelines. • Understanding of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies • Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies • Use of Git SCM command line and tools. Familiarity with Gitflow methodology. SOFT SKILLS • Strong knowledge of software development and project management methodologies. • Strong problem solving and analytical skills. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good organizational skills. • Recognize and acknowledge the value of other's contributions. • Recognizes other’s emotions and responds with empathy. • Must possess excellent time management and prioritization skills TEAMWORK Positive, active member of a team, who is able to express opinions in a constructive manner. Networks with senior members in their area of expertise.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

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