*EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL
REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.
*Please note that this is a hybrid role with the expectation to work in
person 3 times a week in Phoenix, Arizona.
Role Description:
Defense Unicorns is seeking a Senior Android Mobile Developer to join our
team. As part of our team, you will collaborate with designers and software
engineers to build and enhance our mobile applications, ensuring a seamless
user experience.
Responsibilities:
Participate in architecture and product decision-making processes with the
team
Set technical direction and develop new features to simplify user workflows
Collaborate with a team to define, design, and implement new features
Identify and address bottlenecks, fix bugs, and maintain code quality
Gather requirements and provide accurate and realistic project milestones and
timelines for completion
Engage in engineering-wide architecture and design reviews
Coordinate cross-team initiatives to deliver new products and features on
GitHub
Collaborate with backend engineers to create a cohesive product
Work closely with designers to propose new ideas and provide feedback
Test the app to maintain high product quality
Mentor teammates to support their professional development
Architect android mobile applications and design best practices
Travel Expectations/Requirements: 10-25%
The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities
may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are
seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new
responsibilities as they arise.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
Experience with Android Neural Networks API (NNAPI)
Experience with major Android frameworks. E.g., React Native, Flutter, etc.
5+ years of experience as a software engineer
3+ years of experience as a mobile engineer
Experience using Git and GitHub
Personal experience with Android devices and a passion for the platform
Deep knowledge of Android design principles
Familiarity with design, testing, and debugging best practices
Strong written communication skills
Proven ability to apply critical thinking skills to system design and software
engineering concepts to meet project goals and requirements
Experience developing mass market consumer applications
Experience creating complex UI, Interactions, and Animations with code
Experience building complex Android/Java Apps that have been successfully
delivered to customers
Experience with Kotlin, Compose, Java and Android SDK (Android)
Big Bonus: familiarity with Go