Android Developer

The Android Developer at KOMOJU will be tasked with developing the KOMOJU POS and Tap-to-Pay apps, as well as the mobile SDK offerings. You will collaborate with product managers and other developers to define and implement new features, while also working with backend engineers to ensure seamless integration between mobile and back-end services.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in Android development, familiarity with the mobile development lifecycle, and a strong understanding of RESTful APIs. Knowledge of mobile UI/UX principles and testing practices is also important. A generalist approach to technology, allowing adaptation across our tech stack, is highly valued.

KOMOJU embraces remote work culture, but this specific role requires relocation to Tokyo. We believe in allowing flexibility for those who prefer in-person collaboration but also support a remote-first workplace to accommodate different working styles.

We are looking for an Android Developer who is eager to learn and grow. A collaborative spirit, ability to work effectively within a team environment, and adaptability to jump between various tech stacks will help you thrive at KOMOJU!

KOMOJU offers significant growth potential as our first Android Developer. You will have the opportunity to shape our development practices and standards while continuing to learn and expand your skillset in various programming languages and frameworks.

When answering, focus on specific projects where you've utilized the Android SDK. Discuss challenges, solutions you've implemented, and any achievements that highlight your expertise in mobile development.

Highlight your familiarity with different testing practices such as unit testing, integration testing, and UI testing. Explain your process for ensuring code quality and how you incorporate testing into your development lifecycle.

Share your experience in integrating RESTful APIs into mobile applications. Provide examples of how you've worked with backend teams to fetch or send data between a mobile app and server.

Discuss your knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles. Mention specific instances where you worked on enhancing usability, navigation, and overall user satisfaction in your projects.

Choose an impactful example that highlights your problem-solving skills. Detail the challenge, your thought process, the solution you implemented, and the results it achieved.

While your main focus is on Kotlin for Android development, mention any other languages or frameworks you're familiar with. This showcases your versatility and readiness to engage in different tech stacks.

Provide examples of past collaborative projects. Outline how you communicated with team members and contributed to defining and prioritizing features for mobile applications.

Talk about coding standards, code reviews, automated testing, and any tools you use to maintain code quality. Demonstrating a strong commitment to high-quality code is crucial.

If you have, describe your role in the agile process. Discuss how you've participated in sprints, stand-ups, or retrospectives. If not, explain how you would adapt to such an environment.

Express your passion for fintech and how you aim to contribute to innovative payment solutions. Mention any specific aspects of KOMOJU you find intriguing and how they align with your career goals.