Sr. Android Engineer

Spigot, Inc. is one of the world’s leading multi-platform application developers, focusing on building highly effective digital offerings that maximize value for our advertisers, publishers, and partners. Using data science and our industry-leading user acquisition strategy, we offer a diverse array of mobile and web solutions that allow advertisers to optimize for a highly targeted audience reach. Combining best-in-class industry expertise and consumer interests with proprietary big-data insights, we develop and fine-tune apps that offer optimal user engagement at scale.

Our success is fueled by employee innovation, data-driven decisions, and a startup mentality. We’re talking free lunches, flexible work schedules, numerous company outings, coffee, drinks & snacks, ping pong, pool table, foosball tables, and an all-star group of talented professionals.

We are a small and motivated team looking for a skilled Senior Android Engineer to join us in building innovative mobile applications. At our company, we value collaboration, creativity, and staying at the forefront of technology. As a senior member of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of new apps using the latest technologies, with a particular focus on Compose. Join us and make a significant impact while enjoying the freedom to innovate and shape the product direction.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the development of new mobile applications for the Android platform, utilizing the latest technologies, such as Compose, to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend engineers, to ensure smooth and efficient development processes
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members, assisting in their growth and development
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance of the Android applications
• Write high-quality code that follows best practices, industry standards, and company guidelines
• Conduct code reviews, offer constructive feedback, and maintain a high level of code quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimization opportunities, and potential security vulnerabilities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, advancements, and best practices in Android development, and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance our development processes and deliver top-notch solutions
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing Android applications, with a focus on Java or Kotlin
• Strong understanding of the Android ecosystem, architecture, and design patterns
• Solid knowledge of the Android UI framework, including XML layout design and custom view development
• Familiarity with the latest Android technologies, particularly Compose, and a passion for exploring and adopting new tools and frameworks
• Proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices and industry standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues in Android applications
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with collaborative development workflows (e.g., pull requests)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and clearly articulate technical concepts
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor junior team members, and make sound technical decisions
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends, advancements, and best practices in Android development