Senior Android Developer

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Boston, MA
Senior level
eCommerce • Healthtech • Pet • Retail • Pharmaceutical
At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere.
The Role
The Senior Android Developer at Chewy will develop and enhance the Android eCommerce app using Kotlin and WebView. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, implementing best practices, integrating mobile technologies, and ensuring seamless API integrations. There's an emphasis on working through all phases of the app lifecycle, improving app performance, and participating in architectural discussions.
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Our Opportunity:

Chewy is looking for a driven and innovative Android Developer to join our Native Android Mobile Apps Team. We thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, and are passionate about creating seamless experiences for millions of loyal customers. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence every stage of app development—from concept to launch—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional features.

At Chewy, we believe in the power of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. We're looking for a teammate who shares our commitment to collaboration, creative problem-solving, and building high-quality products. Your work will help shape the future of mobile commerce, delivering a best-in-class experience for our customers.

What You'll Do:

  • Supply to the development and enhancement of Chewy's hybrid Kotlin and WebView based Android eCommerce app.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams (Design, Product, Backend) to define, architect, and ship innovative new
  • Implement innovative technologies and best practices, using modern Android architecture and third-party
  • Participate in architectural discussions, providing input on improvements to core Android libraries and
  • Continuously explore and integrate new mobile technologies to improve app performance and user
  • Work with various data sources and APIs (gRPC, REST) to ensure seamless integration across the
  • Experience working in WebView and cross-platform technologies and effectively solving WebView issues.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven Android development experience for more than 3 years with Kotlin, including hands-on experience with
  • A solid track record of building consumer-facing Android
  • Expertise in the entire mobile app development lifecycle—from development and testing to release and ongoing
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly in a collaborative team
  • In-depth knowledge of Android SDK, testing frameworks, and building
  • Experience with modern Android architecture (e.g., MVVM), Dependency Injection, and standard methodologies.
  • A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in Android
  • Familiarity with Git workflows, pull requests, and continuous integration

Bonus Points For:

  • Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for UI
  • Contributions to open-source projects or speaking engagements at developer conferences.
  • Knowledge of web technologies and service-oriented
  • A deep sense of satisfaction when building elegant solutions and following standard methodologies.
  • GitHub actions and CI/CD

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].


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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
20,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.

We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.

At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.

Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.

We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.

We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.

Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.

Why Work With Us

We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.

With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.

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