Middle Android Engineer

We are looking for a Middle Android Developer to join our team in Amsterdam. 

Our customer is an American global commerce leader based in California, one of the most popular and successful e-commerce websites on the Internet. It provides inspiring services by connecting millions of users in more than 190 markets around the world. 

Our Android developer will be responsible for building an innovative cloud-based livestreaming project to shape the future of global e-commerce. Our goal is to personalize the online shopping experience, engage customers with more ways to interact with sellers, and automate processes to increase buying satisfaction.

What you will accomplish:

• Development and implementation of complex Android application features, ensuring dedication, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define app features, architecture, and technology stack.
• Collaborate with other eBay iOS and mobile engineering teams on common components, and cross domain functionality.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, testable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Write tests and perform debugging of applications to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest Android development trends and technologies, actively learning and continuous improvement of skills.
• Conduct code reviews, and offer constructive feedback to team members.
• Resolve complex technical issues and challenges reported by users or identified during testing.

What you will bring:

• 3+ years of experience in Android development, with a strong portfolio of sophisticated, widely-used apps.
• Collaborating with project leadership in the Pacific Time Zone (3-4 hours overlap) - fully remote possible 
• Expertise in Kotlin and Java, MVVM architecture, and extensive experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, Jetpack Compose and other relevant frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of RESTful APIs and JSON to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• In-depth knowledge of dependency injection.
• Solid understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Experience with cloud message APIs, push notifications, and mobile analytics.
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git, and familiarity with CI/CD practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Working with GraphQL based services
• Experience in e-commerce or similar high-traffic, consumer-facing applications.

Professional growth:

• Strong engineering culture
• Challenging projects and mature teams
• Personalized on-demand cross-company mentoring support enabling you to learn new things faster
• Plenty of opportunities to share knowledge and get more experience such as opportunity to mentor others, speak at events, and contribute to pre-sales
• Direct communication with the customer
• An individual education budget
• A friendly, supportive and dynamic work environment
• Care, comfort and fun
• A relocation package
• Flexible working hours
• Healthcare & sport benefits
• Corporate events, outstanding parties and team buildings