Native Android Developer (3 years experience required) – Sidekick Interactive Inc – Montréal, QC Full Time

Job Details

Sidekick Interactive is a dynamic company which primarily develops mobile applications (native iOS and Android solutions) for a variety of different clients. We do custom work for clients as well as develop 3 in-house projects.

Most of the projects we are working on are technically challenging, so you should be comfortable with problem-solving, and implementing solid software engineering principles.

Why Work With Us?

• Fun friendly team
• Flexible hours
• Free coffee for super coding
• Open office near Place des Arts
• Work on cool new innovative projects
• Take on a significant role
• Learn and improve with the rest of the team (we love a good technical software engineering debate)

Responsibilities

• Fully program Android applications (UI, animations, business logic, databases).
• Deploy Android applications to the Google Play Store.
• Take part in planning, technical discussions, and problem solving. We are looking for someone who can actively contribute to solutions.
• Take part in UX/UI discussions.
• Write some documentation.

Required

• At least 3-years experience with native Android development.

• Strong understanding of Google’s Android Guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of Java.
• Strong knowledge of Android Studio.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
• Good understanding of relational database modeling.
• Familiar with using APIs and JSON.
• Familiar with GIT code repositories.
• Documenting your work.

Nice To Have

• Good with UX and discussing designs.
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Delivery / Deployment.
• Bilingual (French & English).
• Some knowledge of Machine Learning / AI (completely not necessary short term, but could be interesting for some future projects in the pipeline).
• Able and willing to learn new technologies. We are a small team, so the more flexible each team member is the easier we can adapt.
• Good in math.
• Knowledge in Kotlin
• Knowledge in Android Architecture Components
• Knowledge in MVVM architecture

Qualities

• Quick learner.
• Easy to discuss problems with.
• Able to validate your own work.
• Autonomous.
• Problem solver.
• Passionate about technologies and keeping up with latest trends.
• Calm temperament, even in stressful situations.
• Able to work in a team.
• Plays Rainbow Six Siege **
• Is careful about not giving spoilers for shows like Game of Thrones ***

** Not required, but always a plus
*** Absolutely required*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• Yes

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings