Senior Android Engineer - Full Time - Eastern Europe and Africa

About Us

App Dev for All is a nonprofit foundation committed to expanding access to computer science education and programming resources. We’re building free, full-featured programming tools that can run on low-end Android phones and tablets with or without an Internet connection. Our first product, Code on the Go, is a full-scale IDE for Android apps that runs on Android phones and doesn’t require Internet access.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Engineer, based in Eastern Europe or Africa, with an in-depth understanding of Android development. Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm and a optmistic outlook to the workplace, fostering a collaborative and motivating environment for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using Java, Kotlin, and other modern Android tools.
• Collaborate with staff to define, implement, test, and document new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Android development and related technologies.
• Brings expertise in current methodologies, tools, and standards to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve app performance and debugging capabilities.
• Contribute to the overall mobile development strategy and share insights on emerging technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Android development with a strong focus on Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of architecture and communication protocols.
• Strong knowledge of Android architecture components, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.
• Understanding of security implications when developing mobile applications
• Familiarity with Android Studio and Gradle.
• Knowledge of low-level Android system components and debugging native code (NDK).
• Solid experience with Linux environments