Senior Android Engineer

Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.

• Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, and testable code.
• Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand.
• Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt.
• Participates in system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications.
• Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests.
• Elevates code into the test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
• Follows Agile software development methodology.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience with Native application development
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Kotlin / Java)
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
• Understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices
• A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with latest Android SDK / Android Studio
• Dagger
• RXJava
• Retrofit / OKHttp
• Jetpack Compose
• MVVM
• Git
• Coroutines
• Hilt
• Espresso, * Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience
• 5+ years of software development experience
• 3+ years as a mobile developer

About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.