ANDROID DEVELOPER
Department:
Operations & Delivery
Reports to:
Technical Lead
WHO PLATFORM45 IS
We are responsible for code changing the lives of people around the world, every day. We solve complex problems and build big ideas. And we don’t stop. We believe in the ability of technology to make the world a better place; we’re driven to rip through conformity and create new solutions, and smarter habits. We know why we’re here: To unleash the potential of people through the power of technology. We are people multiplied by the power of tech and together we are changing the world.
CONTEXT | THE ROLE
Being a developer is not just about the ‘code’. At Platform45, our developers are all-rounders who can write exceptional, well-designed, and testable code but also collaborate effectively within their team and with others. Over and above the technical know-how, you’ll need good verbal and written skills as you build up relationships with our clients. At Platform45, we treat our clients like partners - they’re an important part of the team and we strive to work together to build something beautiful. As a developer growing toward intermediate level, it’s always important to keep learning, whether that means new language platforms, keeping ahead of industry trends and methodologies, or other facets of the tech stack - our goal is to develop the best products to solve our client’s needs.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES | THE WHAT & THE HOW
- Software Development:
- Develop and maintain features of Android applications using Kotlin (and/or Java), following best practices for mobile development, with guidance on more complex work.
- Take ownership of well-defined features or components and deliver them with limited supervision.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
- Participate in the full application development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
- Learning and Growth:
- Actively participate in team learning sessions and training opportunities.
- Embrace opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with team members to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Collaborate on coding tasks and actively seek guidance when needed.
- Collaborate with senior developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to implement new features and maintain existing functionality.
- Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs into the mobile application.
- Problem Solving:
- Analyse and troubleshoot technical issues independently, seeking input from more experienced team members on complex problems.
- Engage in problem-solving discussions to contribute ideas and solutions.
- Code Review and Quality Assurance:
- Participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback, to uphold and improve code quality.
- Follow established testing procedures to ensure the quality and reliability of code.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues, escalating the most complex cases to senior developers.
- Debug and resolve issues related to app functionality, performance, and compatibility.
- Perform unit testing and support quality assurance in bug identification and fixing.
- Documentation:
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation related to software development processes and code.
Technical Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or provable, self-taught development skills with a good understanding of how systems work.
- 2 - 4 years of work experience in Android application development.
- Working proficiency in Kotlin (and/or Java).
- Solid working knowledge of the Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Android application lifecycle.
- Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Good understanding of UI/UX design principles for mobile applications.
- Familiarity with Google Play Store app submission processes and requirements.
- Exposure to Jetpack libraries (e.g. ViewModel, Room) and the MVVM pattern would be an advantage.
- Having experience working within a high-growth tech startup would be an advantage.
- Have brilliant problem-solving abilities that take product design, process, and technical aspects into account.
- Have the ability to clearly articulate solutions for a technical and non-technical audience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or provable self-taught development skills
- 2-4 years of work experience in Android application development
- Working proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java
- Solid working knowledge of the Android SDK
- Familiarity with Android Studio and Android application lifecycle
- Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Good understanding of UI/UX design principles for mobile applications
- Familiarity with Google Play Store app submission processes and requirements
- Exposure to Jetpack libraries (e.g., ViewModel, Room) and the MVVM pattern
- Experience working within a high-growth tech startup
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
What We Do
At Platform45 we promote ideation, we collaborate, we “iterate-iterate-iterate”, and above all, we build things that matter. More and more we are seeing software becoming an integral part of any business wanting to do better, grow faster, and offer their customers “one source of truth”. We know the power of incredible software and the potential it has to change the world, we’ve been at it since 2008 building platforms for fintech start-ups, mining giants, pioneering entrepreneurs and telecom companies. Behind our culture is an all encompassing passion to share the agony and the ecstacy in building our client’s vision. Our greatest stories started out as an idea and a dream. Those dreams became market leaders such as Howler and Resource Guru. Our name hints at ‘The Singularity’ - the moment that will trigger an explosion in technological advancement. It is our silent-nod to push the tech-envelope every single day. We want more for our clients and so we do more. Because we believe in the power of technology and its capacity to unleash change that can make the world a better place.
