(W2) Android Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a (W2) Android Developer for a Contract job with a client in Plano, TX. Hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days per week. Design, Develop Prototype Android customer application for phone and tablets for internal and external use. A senior Android developer who has expertise in Android native test automation solutions using Kotlin. Participate in full app life-cycle: concept, design, build, deploy, test and release to app store Work with product teams on new product ideas, designs, prototypes and estimate. Keep up-to-date on current and upcoming features in relevant products and platforms. Drive a best practices approach to the continuous improvement of our products, processes, and tools. Write and maintain documentation for all features in development.

Rate Range: $70/hour to $74/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Description:

Bachelors degree in computer science or masters in software engineering.

5+ years of experience in Android Development using Kotlin and/or Java.

Must have experience writing automated tests using frameworks like Appium

Designing, building and maintaining next generation android mobile applications.

Providing TDD leadership to ensure exceptional code quality.

Ensuring enterprise-grade performance of the application to specifications.

Identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks.

Maintaining the code and atomization of the application.

Designing and implementing application updates.

Ensuring quality and performance of the application to specifications.

Proficient in code versioning tools including Git, Bitbucket.

Familiarity with Biometrics, push notifications, usage of Camera APIs, etc.

Collaborating with the design team to define app features.

Ensuring quality and performance of the application to specifications.

Identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks.

Fixing application bugs before the final release.

Publishing application on App Store.

Maintaining the code and atomization of the application.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience with continuous integration & Unit tests.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong focus on troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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