Senior Android Developer

Summary

Join TextNow, the nation's largest free phone service provider, as a Senior Android Developer on our Upgrades team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and performant mobile experiences. This position demands a deep understanding of the Android ecosystem, strong technical skills, and a passion for problem-solving. You will lead architecture, design, and implementation of complex features, mentor junior developers, and participate in shaping product direction. TextNow offers a strong work-life blend, flexible work arrangements, and a variety of other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or relevant experience
• 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience with Android utilizing Java or Kotlin
• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality software
• Can write concise, performant, testable code
• Unit testing is a must
• Experience releasing apps to the Google Play Store
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex Android features and applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, MVVM, and Clean Architecture)
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality across the team
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Ensure apps are performant, scalable, and maintain high responsiveness across various devices and OS versions
• Implement robust unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and automation for Android releases
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in coding standards, best practices, and design principles
• Participate in technical discussions with leadership and other stakeholders to shape product direction and technical strategy
• Stay updated on the latest Android frameworks, tools, and trends
• Advocate for and implement innovative solutions to improve the development process

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mobile in-app purchases (IAP) on the Play Store

Benefits

• Strong work life blend
• Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)
• Employee Stock Options
• Unlimited vacation
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Parental leave
• Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit)
• We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more