Fetch is hiring a
Android Engineer

Summary

The job description is for an Android Software Engineer position at Fetch, a shopping platform. The role involves building and maintaining a mobile application, working with a small team, and having a user-centric focus. Required skills include knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming, data modeling, code optimization, troubleshooting Android fragmentation, and effective communication.

Requirements

• A deep understanding of functional and object-oriented programming
• Ability to plan and implement complex data models
• Ability to optimize poorly performing code, data queries, and network requests
• Flexibility to implement a feature from either a highly specific design OR a bare bones idea that needs thought & iteration
• Understanding of the complexity and failure domains Android applications
• Ability to troubleshoot Android fragmentation and explain both short and long-term solutions with trade-offs
• Effective communication, including the ability to translate and explain technical issues to non-technical team members

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a world class mobile application that works directly with our backend services and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Android is written in Kotlin
• Relational databases (Rooms, SQLite)
• Version control system (Git)
• Test writing and quality assurance
• Event-driven or reactive programming
• Core Libraries: GSON, Glide, Retrofit
• Structure is: MVVM

Benefits

• Equity
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%
• Benefits for humans and pets. : We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets
• Continuing Education. : Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups. : Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership
• Paid Time Off:. On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break
• Robust Leave Policies:. 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule
• Calvin Care Cash. : Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
• Hybrid Work Environment:. Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home