Senior Software Engineer - Android

Your way to impact:

Collaborating closely with large domain teams, we ensure seamless integration and continuous enhancement of our mobile services. Whether it's enhancing the user experience, fortifying security measures, or optimizing performance, our collective efforts contribute to making PayPal the preferred choice for digital payments.

Your day to day:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Android applications. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. 

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers and other team members. 

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. 

• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs. 

• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency. 

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. 

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our development processes. 

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to create innovative and user-friendly mobile experiences. 

• Contribute to the architecture and technical direction of the Android team. 

What you need to bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience. 

• 5+ years of professional experience in Android development. 

• Proficient in Java and Kotlin programming languages. 

• Strong understanding of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes. 

• Experience 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. 

• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications. 

• Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.