Android Engineer

An NYSE-listed e-commerce company that has managed to create one of the most extensive internet shopping platforms in the world is looking for an Android Engineer. The engineer will be controlling critical aspects of the checkout process, such as the cart page, order review flow, payment options, and various post-purchase experiences. The company offers a discovery-centered buying experience, similar to how customers have traditionally made purchases in physical stores. The company has managed to successfully secure $1.5bn+ in funding so far.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create new, high-impact features for the Android app
• Take control over key portions of the checkout process, such as the cart page, order review flow, payment choices, and some post-purchase experiences
• Take responsibility for key components of the user onboarding and identity funnels, such as authenticating users, onboarding users, logged-out user experiences, and new user experiences
• Create processes for the team and assist the team in becoming more productive and efficient
• Create platforms and frameworks that allow teams to create exceptional Android app experiences
• Solve difficult challenges with the codebase's scalability, such as enhancing performance, design patterns, and app architecture
• Create infrastructure and tools to assist developers to be more efficient
• Work with cross-product teams to provide technical solutions and best practices
• Guide and construct the technological underpinnings that will propel Android apps into the future
• Creating big efficiencies or leading cultural initiatives inside your team or across many teams
• Work with a variety of payment options, such as delayed payments, gift cards, cash on delivery, direct bank payments, credit cards, mobile wallets, and so on
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and data teams to create and steer the course of a feature
• Provide useful input, examine experiment data, and discuss fresh ideas
• Collaborate with external partners to offer technological solutions
• Make critical coding architecture decisions and engage in code reviews
• If required, refactor the code to adhere to recommended practices

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience as a software engineer
• 4+ years of experience developing native Android applications in Java/Kotlin
• Knowledge of Android 
• Proficient with new feature development, bug fixing, performance testing, and cross-team collaboration
• Knowledge of Python and Git is nice to have
• Familiarity with MongoDB is a plus
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Experience working in client app build process is nice to have
• Familiarity with payment processors and payments systems (Google Pay, PayPal, Stripe, etc.) is nice to have
• Experience with building authentication stacks in the past is desirable
• Experience with A/B testing is nice to have
• Capability to assume control of crucial portions of the app 
• Collaborate successfully with individuals from other disciplines
• Strong knowledge of the whole engineering stack
• Strong desire to ensure the quality of the deliverables
• Quick to learn and willing to take cautious risks
• Proficiency in English