Android Developer

Company Description

We are Sygic and we have been changing the way people travel since 2004.
We are known for the Sygic GPS Navigation mobile application, the first navigation app on the App Store and the second on Google Play, but today we are much more! After all these years, we extended, but the focus and start-up mentality remain.
Our users are considered part of our development family. We listen to their suggestions and try to ensure that our product still brings them added value. 

As part of the Eurowag Group, which comprises a dynamic portfolio of innovative companies, including us – Sygic but also fireTMS, Inelo, WebEye, Princip, KomTeS, and CVS, we collectively play pivotal roles in creating sustainable financial and technological solutions. Together we work to simplify the life of fleet companies worldwide. 

At Eurowag Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage women, men, and individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Job Description

Join us and work with the latest technologies at Sygic. We are working on new products with global impact, and we still try to keep our startup spirit. One of our products focuses on navigation for professional drivers worldwide, and that's where we need your help. We create navigation for professional drivers, so it is not only good-looking, it has to work as a whole. That's why developers work closely with UX and UI designers. We turn designs and UX flows into a real app. Our app works on mobiles, Apple Car and Android Auto and as inbuilt navigation of car's infotainments. That brings challenges with adjusting it for different screen sizes and integrating it into multiple sorts of hardware. It is very complex. It requires good software architecture and design. It's challenging to keep such a complex app clearly structured and well maintainable. We follow Google's recommendation to keep it as clean as possible.

What does it mean to be Android Developer for the truck app in Sygic?

It's satisfying to work on an app used by so many people. It feels good when your work has a real impact. We work as a team, and your voice is always heard. Together we discuss issues so that we can come up with solutions. We do a lot of code reviews and improve each other's code. There is always a possibility of technical improvement. We constantly innovate and refactor to keep up with new technologies. We are not afraid to change the old code and upgrade it.
That means you have an opportunity to learn new technologies and approaches.
However, it's not only about feature development and tech upgrades. We try to keep our crash rate as low as possible, so we do many detectives work tracing the bugs.

Technologies we use:

• The app is written in Kotlin. It uses MVVM architecture combined with Kotlin coroutines, StateFlows, LiveData, and RxJava.
• Dependency injection is implemented using the Dagger2 framework.
• Junit tests cover Viewmodels and repositories.

Qualifications

• Almost nothing surprises you in Kotlin, you have experiences with Coroutines and Flow/RxJava).
• You have experiences with android technologies like android auto or android automotive.
• You know what's hidden under the Android SDK.
• Knowledge of IDL is a plus(AIDL, FlatBuffers or protobuf)
• Your knowledge of Git is on a reasonable level.
• Knowledge of Groovy and build process is a plus
• You are constructive and don't await instructions. Instead, you come up with a proposal to solve the problem or improvement.

Additional Information

Salary: Min 2700 EUR / gross monthly. Final salary depends on level of seniority.

WE TAKE GOOD CARE OF PEOPLE, AND OUR BENEFITS ARE PERFECT PROOF OF THAT:

• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working hours with an occasional home office option
  • 5 days of holiday in excess of the law
  • 3 health days per year
  • Extra contribution and days off in case of significant life events
• Benefits Package
  • Choose your benefits up to 1000 EUR. Flexible benefits scheme from Benefit Plus program, where you choose your preferred products/services such as meal voucher card, pension contribution, books, technology, sport, culture, travel, extra health services and pharmacy products, holiday, children camps, and much more.
  • You can enjoy sports and wellness with us thanks to a multi-sport card.
• Rewards & Development
  • Referral Rewards through our 'Go Far' scheme
  • Access to Coursera.org website, which offers 5.000 courses to develop your skills
  • A bonus scheme based on your performance
• Supportive Environment
  • Paid leave for volunteering towards a good cause or charity of your choice
  • Access to products our customers love
  • We support your mental health. If there is anything you want to discuss with a mental health professional, we offer free, anonymous psychological counseling with experts.
• Modern Workplace
  • We are seated in one of the most beautiful offices in Slovakia. More than 95% of our employees are proud to bring visitors and show them around.
  • When you come to the office, a good chair and a height-adjustable table will await you to make your workday more comfortable.
  • Beautiful terrace with a grill that you'll love chilling on.
  • Free coffee, tea, and breakfast cereals go without saying. Our fully equipped kitchen is also at your disposal.
  • We are all on a first-name basis, we don't do dress codes, and you can usually meet 4-legged friends here as our office is pet friendly.
• Community & Well-Being
  • Philanthropy project 
  • Enjoy company events: hackathons, all-hands meetings, joint breakfasts, Christmas parties, summer teambuilding, and others.
• Diversity & Inclusion

Eurowag Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, regardless of gender or cultural background, are valued and supported. Our inclusive recruitment practices ensure a level playing field, eliminating bias and opening doors for everyone.