Android Developer

Position Summary The Android Mobile Developer performs development, testing, optimization, maintenance, delivery, and documentation of JetBlue’s sophisticated customer-facing mobile applications involving both front and backend components. This role involves significant research, analysis, and architecture. The Android Mobile Developer develops and maintains innovative, scalable solutions which provide value to the business and provides operational support as required.Essential Responsibilities• Develop, design, code, debug, and document Android mobile applications using Kotlin and Java, adhering to best practices and industry standards• Understanding and integrating a wide variety of back-end services including RESTful application programming interfaces (APIs), WebSockets, and GRPC• Ability to consume and produce service responses in multiple formats including JSON, XML, and Protobuf• Design, write, and implement unit tests and end-to-end tests for Android applications using JUnit, Espresso, or similar frameworks• Provide input and guidance on development and architecture decisions; collaborate with other engineers to ensure best practices are followed• Analyze system specifications and create project estimates for Android development tasks• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality and consistent coding practices across the team• Partner with data center operations and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployments, proper documentation, and support for Android applications• Ensure that JetBlue IT and business standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with company policies and that work practices comply with all audit, security, and regulatory requirements• Ensure continued accountability for product and services delivery within assigned business units and across IT• Ensure quality and performance standards are met for Android applications, ensuring a seamless user experience• Partner with Manager and other IT Managers to ensure alignment and drive efficiencies across projects and teams• Provide direct or indirect oversight of delivery teams for applicable portfolio initiatives• Take a significant role in leading and coaching direct team and/or indirect Crewmembers to support the engagement, growth, and development of Succession plan for the IT department• Perform other duties as assigned, supporting the overall objectives and mission of the IT departmentMinimum Experience and Qualifications• * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience• Three (3) years in an Android Mobile Developer role, with experience coding in Kotlin and Java; understanding and integrating back-end services; consuming and producing service responses; and full testing for Android applications• Experience with RESTful services, JSON, and SOAP-based services• Experience using Git• Demonstrated ability to code complex designs in a modular, well-architected manner; experience with responsive/adaptive design, and efficient middleware communication• Candidates must demonstrate coding skills in a work sample assessment• Available for moderate overnight travel (up to 35%)• In possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States• Able to work flexible hours and be available for emergency response on short notice• Must pass a pre-employment drug test• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipPreferred Experience and Qualifications• One (1) year of experience with AngularJS and some experience with AngularJS 6 or higher, as well as one (1) year of experience with Java, with knowledge of Java 8 and above, as well as Java Reactive Extensions• Thorough knowledge of business function and thorough knowledge of business operations, objectives and strategies• Previous knowledge with micro service development using GRPC and websockets• Benchmarking experience of services as a whole, from the front to the back-end technology• Knowledge of omnichannel customer experiences across kAndroidks, mobile, and web platforms• Exposure to JetBlue’s IT disciplines and interdependencies• Exposure to JetBlue’s business units and how their needs drive IT strategy• Working on enterprise-wide budget processCrewmember Expectations:• Regular attendance and punctuality• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice• Able to maintain a professional appearance• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))Equipment:• Computer and other office equipmentWork Environment:• Hybrid office environmentPhysical Effort:• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)Compensation:• The base pay range for this position is between $90,500.00 and $128,600.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.#LI-AC1#LI-Hybrid