About Us
Pixlr is one of the world’s leading photo editing platforms, helping millions of users transform creativity into stunning visuals every month. We are looking for an Android Developer to support the development, maintenance, and optimisation of Pixlr’s mobile applications. This role focuses on building new features, improving existing functionality, and collaborating closely with internal teams to deliver a reliable and high-performing Android app experience.
The Job:
1. App Development
- Contribute to the development of advanced Android applications using native Android technologies (e.g., Kotlin, Jetpack Compose).
- Integrate advanced features and enhance existing functionality in line with product objectives.
2. Maintenance & Enhancement
- Perform regular app updates, implement bug fixes, and address performance bottlenecks.
- Apply user feedback to improve app functionality and reliability.
3. Technology Standards
- Adhere to Pixlr’s coding conventions, testing protocols, and security practices
- Apply Android and industry best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Stay current with evolving Android frameworks and tools to maintain a modern codebase.
4. Performance Optimisation
- Monitor and enhance app performance across supported Android devices.
- Apply efficient coding techniques to ensure smooth operation and minimal latency.
5. Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with other developers, QA, and designers to ensure cohesive app delivery.
- Share insights and foster cross-functional collaboration within the mobile engineering team.
Requirements
The Person:
- Proven experience in native Android development using technologies like Kotlin.
- Familiarity with modern Android frameworks and tools, including Jetpack Compose.
- Experience in building, maintaining, and improving production Android applications.
- Strong understanding of debugging, performance optimisation, and app reliability.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with designers, QA, and developers.
- Experience with Photo & Video Editing applications or media-related mobile products is an advantage.
- Able to work independently and deliver within agreed timelines.
Benefits
- Play a central role in scaling a global creative brand.
- Fully Remote with highly flexible hours.
- High-impact, high-ownership role, integrated within a lean, ambitious product team.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in native Android development using technologies like Kotlin.
- Familiarity with modern Android frameworks and tools, including Jetpack Compose.
- Experience in building, maintaining, and improving production Android applications.
- Strong understanding of debugging, performance optimisation, and app reliability.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with designers, QA, and developers.
- Experience with Photo & Video Editing applications or media-related mobile products is an advantage.
What We Do
Pixlr.com is an AI-powered photo editing and graphic design suite used by more than 10 million users from around the world. Initially offering a web-based platform for basic photo editing, it quickly gained popularity due to its user-friendly interface and accessible features. Explore a world where your imagination has no limits, and every creative artwork is a possibility.
