Affiliate Android Developer (6 weeks)

As an Affiliate Android Developer at AND Digital, you will be responsible for developing high-quality Android applications while collaborating with teams to enhance existing solutions. Your role includes implementing the latest Android technologies, working with RESTful APIs, and ensuring applications meet user experience standards. You'll contribute to architecture discussions and apply testing frameworks to maintain code quality, ensuring the applications are both robust and user-friendly.

To excel as an Affiliate Android Developer at AND Digital, you should have proven experience in Android development with a deep understanding of Kotlin and Java. Familiarity with Android Studio, Jetpack components, and architecture patterns like MVVM or MVP is essential. Additionally, experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Espresso, along with an understanding of UI/UX principles, will contribute to your success in this role.

In the Affiliate Android Developer role at AND Digital, you will primarily work with Kotlin and Java for Android application development. You'll also utilize Android Studio and its tooling, incorporate Jetpack components, and interact with RESTful APIs for data integration. Furthermore, familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Espresso, along with dependency injection tools like Dagger or Hilt, are necessary for producing high-quality applications.

AND Digital is committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth for Affiliate Android Developers. You will have access to resources to stay abreast of the latest Android technologies and frameworks. Regular workshops, collaborative projects with varied teams, and a strong mentorship program will support your development and help you continually enhance your skills, aligning with our mission to close the global digital skills gap.

Working at AND Digital as an Affiliate Android Developer means being part of a vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Our culture is defined by our values of wonder, share, and delight, and we encourage curiosity and creativity. You will find yourself in an atmosphere filled with support and ambition, where innovation is celebrated through teamwork and establishing strong relationships with clients. It's not just about the work; it’s about enjoying the journey together.

When answering this question, detail a specific project where you faced significant challenges. Discuss your role, the technologies you used, and how you overcame obstacles. Showcase your problem-solving skills and the impact of your contributions on the project’s success, emphasizing collaboration with team members.

Talk about the testing methodologies you employ, such as unit tests with JUnit or UI tests with Espresso. Discuss your approach to code reviews, integrating user feedback, and maintaining coding standards to ensure your applications are bug-free and perform well.

Share any recent languages, frameworks, or tools you’ve been learning about or implementing in your work. This demonstrates your commitment to keeping up with industry trends. Be prepared to explain how these technologies can improve development processes or enhance user experiences.

Explain your understanding of UI/UX principles and how they inform your design decisions. Discuss how you incorporate user feedback to improve usability and your experience working with designers to create seamless user experiences.

Discuss specific projects where you integrated RESTful APIs. Share how you handled data fetching, error handling, and ensured data consistency. Highlight any particular challenges you faced and how you resolved them.

Describe what dependency injection is, focusing on how it improves code maintainability and testing by reducing tight coupling. Discuss your experience with Dagger or Hilt and how these tools help manage dependencies in Android applications.

Talk about your passion for technology and your desire to continuously improve. Share how engaging with communities, attending workshops, or participating in hackathons keeps your enthusiasm alive and inspires you to innovate.

Pick a specific instance and explain the urgency of the situation. Detail your learning strategy, resources used, and the outcome. This showcases your adaptability and eagerness to learn.

Share best practices such as using appropriate naming conventions, avoiding nullability issues, and utilizing extension functions. Discuss how these practices improve your coding efficiency and the overall quality of your applications.

Date your openness to feedback and your ability to view it as an opportunity for growth. Explain how you incorporate feedback into your work to evolve your coding practices and enhance team collaboration.