Intermediate Android (Kotlin) Developer

Insight Global is seeking an Intermediate Android (Kotlin) developer to join a Toronto-based agency. This agency lives at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity to provide clients with high-performing campaigns and digital products that shape connected customer experiences. They've helped their clients implement fully integrated CRM customer journeys, built robust digital experiences, and created national loyalty programs with decades of experience in sectors of automotive, financial, telco and retail.
Responsibilities
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Designing and Building Apps: This involves translating design concepts
and user requirements into functional Android applications.
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Writing Code: Using programming languages like Java and Kotlin to create the app's logic, features, and user interface.
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Working with the Android SDK: Utilizing the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) to access device features like the camera, GPS, and sensors.
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Creating User-Friendly Interfaces: Designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that are consistent with Android design guidelines.
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Implementing App Navigation: Developing clear and logical navigation flows within the app.
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Optimizing for Different Screen Sizes: Ensuring the app looks and functions correctly on a variety of Android devices with different screen sizes and resolutions.
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Testing App Functionality: Conducting thorough testing to identify and fix bugs, errors, and performance issues.
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Debugging Code: Using debugging tools to identify and resolve issues in the app's code.
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Unit Testing: Writing unit tests to ensure individual components of the app function correctly.
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Working with Designers: Collaborating with UI/UX designers to ensure the app's design is both visually appealing and user-friendly.
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Working with Back-End Developers: Integrating the app with back-end systems and APIs to access data and services.
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Working with QA Testers: Working with quality assurance testers to ensure the app meets quality standards.
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Following Android Best Practices: Staying current with the latest Android development best practices and guidelines.
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Learning New Technologies: Continuously learning about new Android features, tools, and technologies to improve app development skills.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

3+ years of experience with the latest version of Android SDK, and how to deal with different screen sizes
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A working knowledge of modern Android development, Kotlin, Android Jetpack, and design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, MVI, etc.
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Familiarity with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
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Good knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
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Experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks (e.g. Mockito, Espresso, Robolectric, etc)
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Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
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Experience building with accessibility standards in mind ideally WCAG 2.2
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Demonstrated experience working with continuous release and delivery practices
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Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
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Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
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Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
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Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
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A knack for benchmarking and optimization
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Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
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Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
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Familiarity with continuous integration tooling
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Familiarity with working in a team environment that utilizes Agile methodologies
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Top-notch teamwork and communication skills
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Has experience with collaborating across teams such as Product, Design, QA
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Familiarity with building and optimizing CICD pipelines built on Github actions

Other mobile development experience, such as iOS development using Swift, or cross-platform development with React Native or Flutter.
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Familiarity with functional programming

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.