Android Software Developer

Description

Job Location

USA, Louisville, KY

Job Posting Title

Android Software Developer

The Challenge

Join the GE Appliances Smart Home Solutions team and help develop Android applications for mobile devices and next generation of high end, consumer friendly, appliances. The Senior Android Developer will contribute to an international team of developers working in an Agile development environment to define and develop feature rich applications for smart products.

What you will Do

• Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform
• Develop and maintain software for Android applications.
• Ensure Software Development Process is followed, and appropriate documentation produced
• Work in a cross-functional team to architect full end-to-end smart appliance solutions
• Develop detailed design and test specifications.
• Work closely with platform leaders, product line design teams, industrial designers, and web teams to define new feature rich applications.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications

What you need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent degree
• 3 years Android Application Development
• Knowledge of Android Operating System fundamentals
• Work from UI/UX requirements, APIs (Application Program Interface), mockups to build functional, high-performance Android applications
• Experience with formal software development process (such as Agile)
• Knowledge of Software Development Tools & software languages: Java
• Knowledgeable of theory and use of Test-driven Development (TDD)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as git Familiarity with Continuous Integration

Preferred:

• Knowledge of responsive app design principles
• Android lifecycles using LiveData and Observer classes to create MVVM development patterns
• Solid project planning and project leadership skills and experience
• Excellent deductive skills and ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Software Languages: C++, Kotlin, Javascript, C#, Python
• Experience working with global software development team
• Exposure to using simulators and software analysis tools
• Familiarity with Automation Testing

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.