Prophius, a technology company, is hiring an Android Engineer in Lagos.

Job Description

• We are looking for a skilled Android engineer to join our Engineering team. Our ideal candidate is a great collaborator with the technical skills to oversee complex projects with several moving parts.
• The candidate should understand the business that their code supports and work to identify risks (in code, features, and design) and communicate these to the appropriate parties.
• We practice test-driven development because it produces high-quality, reliable, and more maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced software applications on the Android platform. The ability to build on other platforms like iOS is a plus.
• Communicate regularly and write clean code. Review, analyze, and resolve application issues as needed.
• Evaluate strategies and make recommendations on changes and improvements.
• Collaborate with team members on the design and implementation of new functionalities on different platforms.
• Consult with other team members and implement solutions in-line with the product vision.
• Continuously learn and keep up to date with emerging technologies to evaluate the impact on the business.

Requirements
You might be a good fit if you (have, possess, are):

• A degree in Computer Science/equivalent or a great reason for not having one (and we know there are reasons...)
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the core Android APIs
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs specifically optimized for mobile clients
• Significant experience in Java and Kotlin. Proficiency in Kotlin required
• Experience with Gradle and build management
• Broad exposure to common libraries like Retrofit, Dagger, Guava, Picasso, RxAndroid, Glide
• Experience with Clean, MVC, MVP, and/or MVVM
• Extensive knowledge in Android SDK’s accessibility frameworks
• Experience with automated testing and taking the lead on debugging mobile related issues
• Effective communication on both technical and non-technical subjects
• Strong understanding of multi-tier architectures, design patterns, and good engineering practices.
• Strong knowledge of how to implement and manage RESTful APIs.
• Experience in TDD or BDD a plus.
• Experience in writing Unit/Functional/End-to-End tests
• Proficiency with Git and continuous integration/continuous delivery
• Experience with Docker, microservice architectures
• Strong team player who inspires, innovates, and delivers results to add value and make a difference.
• User-centric /customer-centric focused, embrace Agile practices and possess a learning mindset.
• Constant monitoring and learning of new technologies and the market landscape.
• Have an existing portfolio of apps built in the Play Store

You’re one of us if you:

• Eat complexity for breakfast
• Get inspired by iconic consumer experiences that make living much easier
• Intellectually curious and quietly confident; we have big brains, not big egos
• Have a voracious appetite for learning, growing, and pushing yourself to the next level
• Inclusive, collaborative, and team-first contributor

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply