Android Developer (South Africa)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high‑quality mobile applications for our customers. The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile technologies, writes clean and efficient code, and works closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform using Kotlin and Java.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and implement features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code and integrate backend services via RESTful APIs and third‑party libraries.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness; identify and fix bugs.
• Stay up‑to‑date with Android trends, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge within the team.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Android Developer with published apps on Google Play.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android Studio, and development tools.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third‑party libraries.
• Familiarity with Android UI/UX design principles and Material Design.
• Understanding of databases such as SQLite or Room and offline storage solutions.
• Knowledge of Git version control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Java
• Android SDK
• Android Studio
• RESTful APIs
• JSON
• Material Design
• SQLite / Room
• Git
• Jetpack Compose (nice‑to‑have)
• CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps (nice‑to‑have)
• Firebase (authentication, notifications, analytics) (nice‑to‑have)
• Flutter or React Native (nice‑to‑have)
• Agile/Scrum methodologies (nice‑to‑have)