Android Developer

Job purpose: Develop and maintain our innovative platforms on the Android platform, ensuring code is generated that is to specification, neat, accurate and scalable. Work will mainly focus on maintaining and upgrading our solutions platform, as well as providing guidance from an Android best practice perspective for products in the rest of the company. Work might also include mentoring other Android developers.RequirementsMinimum education (essential): National Senior CertificateMinimum education (desirable):Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development3 year degree in computer science or equivalentMinimum applicable experience (years): 3 yearsRequired nature of experience: Hands on software developer having been responsible for the development and maintenance of 1 or more projects.Skills and Knowledge (essential):JavaReactive programmingModular code design principlesRESTful API integrationGIT Skills and Knowledge (desirable):KotlinExperience with CLEAN and MVVM architecturesExperience working within a QMS frameworkExperience with automated testing frameworks Analysis and Planning 20%Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirementsEffectively prioritize, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arisesCollaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practicesProactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as neededTrack tasks and progress within JIRA Development and Testing 50%Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standardsDevelop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standardsPrepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructionsConduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plansImplement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practicesAnalyse systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixesDeliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deploymentDeploy changes to the production environment following established proceduresImplement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the teamMaintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentationReporting and Communication 10%Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team leadPrepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenanceMaintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practicesOffer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projectsCollaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well-articulated responses Contribution to the Team 15%Take ownership of projectsActively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projectsCollaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as spec'dContribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices Quality Management and Compliance 5%Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO)Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in the companys devices and other softwareEnsure all testing adheres to defined specificationsContribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policiesKeep all supporting documents up to dateShould you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.