Senior Android Developer (Drive)
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unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here! Role overview As a fullstack cross-platform Senior Android Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing Proton Inbox using Jetpack Compose and Rust. You'll lead with an end-to-end ownership approach, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that will delight our customers. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications for Android using a blend of cross-platform (Rust) and native technologies (Kotlin) Take end-to-end ownership of mobile application development projects: you'll be comfortable with scoping projects, walking back from deadlines and being able to discern the important from the superfluous Foster a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies, methodologies and approaches to mobile development - we tackle complex engineering challenges with creativity, The Senior Android Developer will develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications for Android, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions. They will take end-to-end ownership of projects and foster a culture of innovation in mobile development.
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Android Development, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Rust, Mobile Applications, Problem Solving, Memory Management, Multithreading, Concurrency, Scalability, User Experience, Innovation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Continuous Learning, Design Patterns, and ingenuity Optimise mobile applications for performance, usability and responsiveness across different devices and screen sizes Master memory management, multithreading and concurrency mechanisms to enhance performance and responsiveness of mobile applications Design for scalability, considering factors such as data caching, network bandwidth and server load Prioritise customer satisfaction by maintaining a customer-centric mindset throughout the development process, continuously seeking feedback and iterating to improve the user experience The ideal candidate will bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience) Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box to overcome challenges Passion for continuous learning and driving change in the rapidly evolving field of mobile development Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven experience developing mobile applications for Android using Kotlin Proficiency with Jetpack Compose for Android, and familiarity with Rust Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, design patterns and best practices Knowledge of memory management techniques and best practices Experience with multithreading and concurrency in mobile applications Good understanding of scalability considerations when it comes to engineering mobile applications Previous experience working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment Even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above but feel you could still be a great fit, please do apply. What we offer Technology: we provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals Learning & Development: we are committed to your professional growth - Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences/events and continual learning Employee Benefits: comprehensive health
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