Senior Android Developer - Upgrades

We believe communication belongs to everyone. We exist to democratize phone service. TextNow is evolving the way the world connects and that's because we're made up of people with curious minds who bring an optimistic, yet critical lens into the work we do. We're the largest provider of free phone service in the nation. And we're just getting started.

Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere. 

TextNow is seeking a Senior Android Developer to join our Upgrades team and play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Android applications. As a Senior Developer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Backend Engineering, to deliver intuitive and performant mobile experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of the Android ecosystem, strong technical skills, and a passion for solving complex challenges.

What You'll Do

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex Android features and applications. 
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, MVVM, and Clean Architecture). Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality across the team. 
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences. 
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Ensure apps are performant, scalable, and maintain high responsiveness across various devices and OS versions. 
• Implement robust unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests. Improve CI/CD pipelines and automation for Android releases. 
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in coding standards, best practices, and design principles. 
• Participate in technical discussions with leadership and other stakeholders to shape product direction and technical strategy. 
• Stay updated on the latest Android frameworks, tools, and trends. Advocate for and implement innovative solutions to improve the development process. 

Who You Are

• Open to giving and receiving feedback to continuously improve the development process. 
• A team player who thrives in a shared environment. 
• Someone who takes initiative, demonstratesownership and drives tasks to completion. 
• A software enthusiast with a passion for creating innovative solutions. 
• A critical thinker who considers the trade-offs in the approach to tasks. 
• Motivated by the impact you will have on the end user. 
• Adapts well to changing priorities and handles ambiguity. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or relevant experience. 
• 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience with AndroidutilizingJava or Kotlin. Familiarity with Jetpack Compose. 
• Experience with mobile in-app purchases (IAP) on the Play Store is highly desirable. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering highquality software. 
• Can write concise, performant, testable code. Unit testing is a must. 
• Experience releasing apps to the Google Play Store. 
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

More about TextNow...

· Customer Obsessed (We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers)

· Do Right By Our People (We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity)

· Accept the Challenge (We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals)

· Act Like an Owner (We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!)

· Give a Damn! (We are deeply commited and passionate about our work and achieving results)

· Strong work life blend 

· Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)

· Employee Stock Options 

· Unlimited vacation 

· Competitive pay and benefits

· Parental leave

· Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit)

· We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more

At TextNow, our mission is built around inclusion and offering a service for EVERYONE, in an industry that traditionally only caters to the few who have the means to afford it. We believe that diversity of thought and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our product and company great. 

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