Senior Android Engineer - GP

A Senior Android Engineer at Gorilla Logic is tasked with designing and building Android applications, providing architectural leadership, mentoring developers, and working collaboratively with UI/UX design and product teams. You will be responsible for optimizing existing applications and ensuring that new mobile solutions meet client requirements and performance standards. Your role will involve leveraging your knowledge of agile methodologies to enhance the development lifecycle.

To qualify for the Senior Android Engineer role at Gorilla Logic, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least five years of mobile application development experience. Specifically, a minimum of four years in native Android app development using Java and Kotlin is essential. Candidates should also have familiarity with architectural patterns such as MVVM, experience working with REST and JSON, and proficiency in using the Android SDK, including Jetpack.

Key technical skills for a Senior Android Engineer at Gorilla Logic include strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin for Android development, understanding of architectural patterns like MVVM, experience with offline storage solutions and performance tuning, and familiarity with the Android SDK and Jetpack. Additionally, experience in publishing apps to Google Play Beta and using Firebase or AppCenter for beta distributions is highly valuable.

A Senior Android Engineer at Gorilla Logic should be well-versed in tools and technologies such as Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, Fastlane for release automation, RESTful APIs, JSON, and version control systems like Git. Familiarity with backend technologies like .Net/C#, Java/Spring, or Node.js is a bonus that can enhance collaboration with backend teams.

At Gorilla Logic, we are committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. As a Senior Android Engineer, you will have opportunities to mentor junior developers, participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, and work on diverse projects that enhance your skill set. The company values innovation and provides the resources needed for professional development, ensuring you can stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

When answering this question, share specific examples of apps you have developed, highlighting your role in the project and the technologies used. Discuss any challenging features you implemented and how you approached problem-solving during the development process.

When discussing architectural patterns, explain why you prefer MVVM or any other patterns, mentioning advantages such as maintainability and ease of testing. Provide examples of how you've implemented these patterns in past projects to illustrate your expertise.

Explain your approach to performance tuning, including identifying bottlenecks and using tools like Android Profiler to monitor app performance. Describe any specific techniques you use, such as optimizing memory usage or improving rendering times, supported by concrete examples.

When answering, discuss the projects where you've integrated RESTful APIs. Explain the processes you used to fetch and manipulate data, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Mention any relevant tools or libraries that facilitated the integration.

Share your strategies for maintaining code quality, such as code reviews, automated testing, and using linting tools. Discuss how these practices enhance collaboration within the team and improve overall application quality.

Select a specific bug from your experience that required critical thinking to resolve. Discuss the debugging tools you used and the steps you took to identify and fix the issue. Highlight the lessons learned that can help strengthen your future development work.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks, including leveraging team input, evaluating project timelines, and adapting to ongoing changes. Talk about your experience participating in sprint planning and daily stand-ups to ensure alignment with team goals.

Share your interest in current trends, such as Jetpack Compose or new APIs. Explain why these excite you and how you envision leveraging them to enhance user experience or improve development efficiency within your work.

Describe your communication style and methodologies for collaborating effectively with different teams. Use examples from past projects to illustrate successful teamwork and how it contributed to delivering a great final product.

Discuss your mentorship philosophy, focusing on creating a supportive learning environment. Provide examples of how you help junior developers improve their skills through code reviews, pair programming, and providing constructive feedback.