Senior Android Developer

As a Senior Android Developer at Ambient, your main responsibilities include developing and delivering new product features for our Android applications, along with occasional iOS work. You'll enhance mobile engineering processes, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with various technical and business teams.

To qualify for the Senior Android Developer position at Ambient, you should have over 5 years of native Android application development experience, proficiency in Kotlin, and familiarity with iOS development in Swift. Experience in a Senior, Staff, or Lead role is crucial, as is a deep understanding of computer science and software engineering fundamentals.

The essential programming languages for the Senior Android Developer role at Ambient are Kotlin for Android development and Swift for occasional iOS tasks. Familiarity with both languages is important for fulfilling the responsibilities effectively.

At Ambient, the team culture is highly collaborative. Every team member, regardless of seniority, has the opportunity to make a significant impact. We look for strategic thinkers who are creative problem solvers and are committed to executing innovative solutions.

Ambient supports professional development by fostering an environment where collaboration thrives, allowing for mentorship opportunities, and encouraging the sharing of best practices among team members. You'll also have the chance to steer projects, promoting your growth and that of others.

Sure! Highlight specific projects where you utilized Kotlin effectively, touching on features you developed and any performance improvements made. Showcase your understanding of Kotlin's modern capabilities to emphasize your skill set.

Discuss your understanding of the MVVM design pattern and how it separates concerns in your applications. Provide examples of how you've applied this approach in previous projects to enhance code maintainability and user experience.

Explain your practices, such as code review processes, writing unit and integration tests, and adhering to coding standards. Share examples of how these strategies have led to fewer bugs and easier updates in past projects.

Share a specific instance where you encountered a complex issue during development. Highlight the analytical and problem-solving skills you used to navigate the challenge, and the successful outcome that followed.

Discuss your approach to continuing education, such as attending conferences, following influential tech blogs, or participating in online courses. Emphasize the importance of staying updated for optimal application performance.

Talk about specific tools or techniques you've employed to improve performance, such as memory profiling, optimizing layout, and reducing network calls. Use metrics or improved user feedback to quantify your success.

Share your philosophy on mentorship, highlighting the importance of fostering a supportive environment. Discuss specific strategies, such as pairing programming, regular feedback sessions, and encouraging independent problem solving.

Provide an example of a project where cross-team collaboration was critical. Describe your role, the outcomes, and how effective communication contributed to the project's success.

Mention your experience with project management tools like Jira or Trello. Discuss how you've used these tools to plan sprints, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of features or updates.

Reflect on what excites you about Ambient's mission, culture, and projects. Discuss how your skills align with their goals, and your enthusiasm for contributing to innovative solutions in multifamily living.