Android Developer - Stash : Job Details

Role We're looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of our app. Your primary focus will be development and enhancement of our Android app and its integration with the back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. We are looking for someone that thinks about the business on a holistic, strategic level, working closely with founders and advisors. There's no limit to the level of responsibility you can take on, or the speed at which you can see your ideas take flight. Responsibilities Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization Requirements Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as touch Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications A knack for benchmarking and optimization Understanding of Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git Familiarity with continuous integration Some experience with financial equity markets is a plus