Android Developer

Post Date

Nov 21, 2023

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60606
US
Nov 08, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

CHI-666027

Pay Rate

$62 - $94 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Sr Mobile Android Developer to join the Application Development business unit. This role will design, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production lifecycle. The developer will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required. The position responsibilities outlined below are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.



Responsibilities:

Design and execute user-facing features for the hospitality industry app on Android by leveraging mobile operating system frameworks for multi-threading, persisting data, and managing user experience on device.

Scale distributed applications, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality.

Produce high quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration.

Provide technical leadership, driving and performing best engineering practices to initiate, plan, and execute large-scale, cross functional, and company-wise critical programs.

Identify, leverage, and successfully evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity.

Work in an agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban)

Required Skills & Experience

BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience

5+ years experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions

5+ years experience programming experience in Kotlin, Java

Experience in designing and building infrastructure and web services at large scale

Expansive technical knowledge and experience with mobile application development (Android, iOS)

Experience developing multi-tier scalable and user-centric reliable applications that operate 24x7

Deep foundation in computer science with a strong understanding in data structures, and algorithms

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Knowledge of UI and animation frameworks, touch user interface, and MVP/MVVM application design

Experience building services for information delivery from server to mobile clients working with relevant tools (IDEs, junit, etc.)

Strong object-oriented skills including design, coding, and testing patterns

Links to apps in the play store

Jetpack Compose

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.