Software Engineer - Android

As a Software Engineer - Android at Motive, you will primarily focus on developing new features for our Android Driver App written in Kotlin. You’ll enhance existing features like GPS tracking and Bluetooth functionalities, collaborate with product teams to finalize feature specifications, and communicate with backend engineers to refine API requirements. Additionally, you'll support the team by diagnosing user problems and analyzing data to identify bugs.

To qualify for the Software Engineer - Android role at Motive, candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in developing Android mobile applications. Proficiency in Kotlin, along with familiarity in Swift and various software design patterns such as MVVM, is essential. Experience with version control systems like Git is also required. Bonus points for applicants who have experience in mentoring junior developers or have shipped apps to the Apple Store.

In the Software Engineer - Android position at Motive, you’ll work primarily with Kotlin to develop and enhance our Android Driver App. Familiarity with Swift and UIKit will also be beneficial. You’ll use various tools and libraries, including Alamofire for network requests and Reactive programming techniques. Knowledge of database and persistence strategies will be advantageous as you work on improving app performance.

Motive places a strong emphasis on effective collaboration, especially for remote team members. As a Software Engineer - Android, you’ll be engaged in regular meetings with product teams and backend engineers to ensure that communication flows smoothly. The company utilizes collaborative tools and platforms to maintain connectivity, allowing you to work effectively with your team from anywhere in Pakistan.

Motive nurtures a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation among its Software Engineers. The company values diversity and seeks to create an environment where team members from different backgrounds feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. As part of a forward-thinking team, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior developers and help shape the technological direction of the organization.

In responding, focus on specific projects you've worked on, technologies you’ve used, and the impact of your contributions. Make sure to mention your experience with Kotlin and any apps you’ve shipped, highlighting your understanding of mobile architectures like MVVM.

Discuss your approach to bug tracking, including the tools you use. Be sure to detail your debugging process, emphasizing how you analyze user data to identify and prioritize issues based on their impact on user experience.

Talk about techniques you’ve employed to optimize app performance, such as refactoring for asynchronous programming, reducing memory usage, or using efficient data structures. Providing examples will strengthen your answer.

Mention specific resources such as courses, blogs, or communities that you follow. Detail how you integrate new learnings into your work and any insights how this has influenced previous projects.

Discuss your practical experience with Kotlin and its key features, such as null safety and extension functions. Highlight your reasons for choosing Kotlin over Java for certain projects and any performance implications you've observed.

Provide details about your experience managing code bases with Git, including branching strategies, merging processes, and how you resolve conflicts. Examples of teamwork through version control can be impactful here.

Detail the key components of MVVM (Model, View, ViewModel) and explain how it promotes scalability and ease of testing in mobile applications. Illustrate the benefits you’ve experienced while using this architecture.

Talk about how you use methodologies such as Agile or frameworks like Scrum to manage your workload. Emphasize how clear communication with team members and stakeholders aids in setting priorities effectively.

Discuss your preferred communication channels, whether it be direct messaging, project management tools, or regular sync meetings. Highlight the importance of clear API documentation and setting expectations in collaboration.

Share a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Discuss the challenges faced, the steps you took to address them, and the outcomes, demonstrating your resilience and determination.