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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Android Developer - **Company:** Deseret Book - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Data Analysis, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Podcasting, Unit Testing, Custom Software, Digital Content, Electronic Publishing, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, Junit, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Firebase, Git, Kotlin, Sentry, Jetpack Compose, Enterprise Integration, Asynchronous Programming, Google Play, Restful APIs - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f780fd4c95d47611 ## About the Role Do you have experience in XML?, * 3+ years of professional Android development experience * Proficiency in Kotlin; familiarity with Java * Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose and XML-based layouts * Experience with RESTful APIs and web services integration (Retrofit, OkHttp) * Comfortable with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows for asynchronous programming * Experience writing unit tests (JUnit, Mockk/Mockito) and UI tests (Espresso, Compose Testing) * Proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, Git, and CI/CD tools * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on large projects with team members * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, * Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store * Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG / TalkBack) * Knowledge around localization and internationalization best practices and strategies * Experience with analytics and monitoring tools (Firebase/Crashlytics, Sentry) * Experience with high-traffic apps and performance optimization * Experience in an Agile/Scrum work environment * Background in media-rich or content-driven applications (audio, video, digital publishing) ## Description The Android Developer will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Deseret Book's Android mobile application and related systems to support the company's online and in-store retail operations. This role works primarily within the Android ecosystem, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern architecture patterns, and collaborates closely with business unit leaders to build creative, scalable solutions to complex e-commerce and digital content challenges., * Design, develop, and maintain Deseret Book's Android application using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose * Architect and implement features supporting reading electronic books, listening to audiobooks and podcasts. * Integration development connecting the Android application with internal systems and third-party services via RESTful APIs * Perform all steps of the development life cycle from design and planning through testing and deployment * Optimize app performance and ensure scalability for high-traffic periods such as seasonal promotions and product launches Collaboration & Solutions Design * Work collaboratively with business unit leaders to develop creative solutions to challenging mobile commerce and digital experience requirements * Partner with cross-functional teams including customer service, marketing, merchandising, and operations to deliver seamless digital experiences across mobile and web * Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives * Coordinate with e-commerce developers to ensure feature parity and a consistent customer journey across platforms Maintenance & Continuous Improvement * Monitor app health and proactively address performance, security, and reliability issues; track crash rates, ANRs, and Play Store metrics * Stay current on emerging Android technologies, libraries, and mobile best practices * Maintain documentation for custom development, integrations, and deployment processes ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [From Doubt to Confidence: How Sentry Uses Verdaccio to Bulletproof SDK Releases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/739-from-doubt-to-confidence-how-sentry-uses-verdaccio-to-bulletproof-sdk-releases) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Flutter Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/199-flutter-developer-salary-2023) - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking)