Software Engineer Android

Overview

We are seeking a Android Developer with extensive experience in Android architecture design, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the MVVM architecture, know when and how to apply various design patterns, and possess a proven track record of developing high-quality, scalable Android applications for mobile and TV platforms.

• Lead Architecture Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable Android applications for both mobile and TV platforms, ensuring best practices and industry standards.
• Develop with Kotlin and Compose: Utilize Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to develop modern, efficient, and user-friendly streaming applications.
• Implement MVVM Architecture: Apply MVVM architecture principles to create a clear separation of concerns and facilitate testable code.
• Design Patterns Expertise: Identify and apply appropriate design patterns to solve complex software design problems.
• Cross-Platform Development: Ensure seamless integration and consistent user experience across mobile and TV applications.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to deliver high-quality streaming applications.
• Code Review and Mentorship: Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development for both mobile and TV platforms.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Android development, with a focus on streaming applications.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  * Expert proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
  * Proficiency with concurrency and performance tools, including Kotlin Coroutines, Flow, and background threading.
  * Experience with multiple architectural patterns (MVP, MVI, Clean Architecture) beyond MVVM
  * Experience with dependency management tools (Gradle, Maven) and third-party libraries
  * Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes, including TV screens.
  * Proven experience with design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Dependency Injection.
  * Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to backend services.
  * Familiarity with app signing, certificates, and Play Store release management (internal testing, staged rollouts).
  * Hands-on experience with debugging and proxy tools (e.g., Charles Proxy, Android Profiler, Firebase Crashlytics).
  * Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Soft Skills:
  * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  * Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality.

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA.
• Knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure.
• Previous experience in developing applications for TV platforms, such as Android TV.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $160,000- $180,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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