Senior Android Engineer

What you need to know about the role We seek an Android Developer to help architect and develop features for our Android Consumer App. The candidate will demonstrate great execution skills and a passion for delivering superior user experiences. You will work alongside other engineers and developers working on different infrastructure layers. A commitment to collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential. Meet our Team: Our team builds features impacting millions of PayPal customers. We will work across domains and backend teams to architect scalable features impacting key business metrics for the PayPal Home Team.

Your day to day

• Lead architecture and design of features, from conception to launch
• Design and develop Android applications focusing on user interface, functionality, and performance.
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable code architecture patterns, such as Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Android developers.
• Write unit tests, conduct automated and manual testing, and debug issues to ensure the stability and reliability of Android applications.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to product planning and decision-making processes.
• Make critical engineering decisions considering risks, trade-offs, and alternative solutions.

What you need to bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience with mobile app development. (Java/Kotlin)
• 3+ years of experience with writing Kotlin apps
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns (MVVM), and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools.
• Proficiency in using Android Studio and other development tools.
• Familiarity with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and backend integration.
• Knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Espresso) and CI tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and optimize code.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and guide junior developers.