Android Engineer at Prophius

Prophius is a technology company with interests in Fintech, Verticals Digitization, Distribution Networks, and Advanced Analytics.  We are looking for individuals who want to be at the forefront of innovation and relentlessly push boundaries. If this is you, then this role is for you!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Android Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a skilled Android engineer to join our Engineering team. Our ideal candidate is a great collaborator with the technical skills to oversee complex projects with several moving parts.
• The candidate should understand the business that their code supports and work to identify risks (in code, features, and design) and communicate these to the appropriate parties.
• We practice test-driven development because it produces high-quality, reliable, and more maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced software applications on the Android platform. The ability to build on other platforms like iOS is a plus.
• Communicate regularly and write clean code. Review, analyze, and resolve application issues as needed.
• Evaluate strategies and make recommendations on changes and improvements.
• Collaborate with team members on the design and implementation of new functionalities on different platforms.
• Consult with other team members and implement solutions in-line with the product vision.
• Continuously learn and keep up to date with emerging technologies to evaluate the impact on the business.

Requirements
You might be a good fit if you (have, possess, are):

• A degree in Computer Science/equivalent or a great reason for not having one (and we know there are reasons…)
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the core Android APIs
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs specifically optimized for mobile clients
• Significant experience in Java and Kotlin. Proficiency in Kotlin required
• Experience with Gradle and build management
• Broad exposure to common libraries like Retrofit, Dagger, Guava, Picasso, RxAndroid, Glide
• Experience with Clean, MVC, MVP, and/or MVVM
• Extensive knowledge in Android SDK’s accessibility frameworks
• Experience with automated testing and taking the lead on debugging mobile related issues
• Effective communication on both technical and non-technical subjects
• Strong understanding of multi-tier architectures, design patterns, and good engineering practices.
• Strong knowledge of how to implement and manage RESTful APIs.
• Experience in TDD or BDD a plus.
• Experience in writing Unit/Functional/End-to-End tests
• Proficiency with Git and continuous integration/continuous delivery
• Experience with Docker, microservice architectures
• Strong team player who inspires, innovates, and delivers results to add value and make a difference.
• User-centric /customer-centric focused, embrace Agile practices and possess a learning mindset.
• Constant monitoring and learning of new technologies and the market landscape.
• Have an existing portfolio of apps built in the Play Store

You’re one of us if you:

• Eat complexity for breakfast
• Get inspired by iconic consumer experiences that make living much easier
• Intellectually curious and quietly confident; we have big brains, not big egos
• Have a voracious appetite for learning, growing, and pushing yourself to the next level
• Inclusive, collaborative, and team-first contributor

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.