Android Developer (6-12 month contract)

WE EMBRACE A TALENT-LED CULTURE

Our work is driven by our team’s desire to be pioneers.

In 2009, we created Robots & Pencils with the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more transformative than the Internet. Turns out we were right.

Today, our thinking is rooted in the belief that, in the age of unprecedented technology acceleration, maintaining a competitive advantage requires new strategies and a focus on innovation.

Our approach has been to create a company designed to follow the talent, allowing us to amass an unfair share of hyper-skilled people who call Robots & Pencils home. A team of people who not only develop innovative solutions to transform businesses, but also create products that have been previously inconceivable.

Our Core Values:

• Strong Work Ethic
• Top Drawer
• Always Learning
• Heart
• Discipline
• Efficacy
• Together

Robots & Pencils Offers:

We care about Talent. Hard stop.

We do this in many ways, by offering:

• An attractive compensation package

• A fast paced environment with a culture that embraces change, and working together to find a far better way

• Hybrid working

• High quality talent: we hire only the best talent we can find. You do remarkable things and solve tough problems where many others have failed before.

• Excellent benefits Medical, Dental, Vision etc. (this routinely gets reviewed each year for enhancements)

• Paid stat/federal holidays, vacation and sick days

• Flexible paid stat/federal holidays (because we care about what you care about and want to celebrate our culturally diverse team!)

• R&P branded swag

• Parental & adoption leave top up / salary continuance

• 401K/RRSP matching

But we also know a job isn’t just defined by the above, so we pride ourselves in being a company that also offers: 

• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where we’re constantly #alwayslearning.

And lastly, a team that cares about you and wants to drive the talent experience. How do we do this? Over the years we’ve hosted comedian shows, had holiday parties, happy hours, brunches with the CEO, surprise coffee runs for the team, health & wellness events and prizes, trivia nights, surprise dinners for R&P team members and their family and so much more! (And yes, we’ve prioritized a way to do these things in a virtual setting and not just in person - thank you Zoom!)

Responsibilities:

• Android App Development: Lead the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance Android applications using modern tools and technologies.
• Architecture & Design: Collaborate with the team to define and implement app architecture, design patterns, and frameworks that deliver both performance and maintainability.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to ensure smooth integration and delivery of quality features.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Maintain high standards for code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to Android best practices.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level Android developers, helping them grow their technical skills and advance their careers.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and improve the overall performance of Android apps, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Stay Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in Android development and mobile technology.
• Client-Facing Interaction: Occasionally engage with clients to translate business needs into technical solutions and provide technical insights throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Android development, with a strong portfolio of apps published on the Google Play Store.
• Core Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with a strong understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and the Android ecosystem.
• Architecture & Patterns: Experience with Android architecture patterns such as MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture, and dependency injection (e.g., Dagger/Hilt).
• APIs & Web Services: Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with various data formats (JSON, XML) and networking protocols.
• UI/UX Expertise: Deep knowledge of Android UI frameworks, Material Design principles, and responsive layout techniques for different screen sizes and devices.
• Testing & CI/CD: Familiarity with Android testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, UI Automator) and experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Proven experience in mentoring junior developers and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: Strong debugging skills and experience in diagnosing and solving performance, stability, and security issues.
• Bonus: Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, Flutter, or React Native, as well as prior work in a consulting or client-facing environment.