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Senior Android Engineer

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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Motorola Solutions has recently acquired RapidDeploy Inc., and we’re excited to welcome new talent to our growing team. By applying for this role, you’ll become part of the RapidDeploy team within the broader Motorola Solutions organization—where innovation meets impact in the world of Public Safety.

At RapidDeploy, our mission is to reduce emergency response times by equipping dispatchers and call-takers with real-time situational awareness through advanced tactical mapping, and by delivering powerful analytics to help public safety agencies optimize their operations. Now, together with Motorola Solutions, we’re accelerating our shared vision of creating safer communities through smarter technology.

Job Description

As a Senior Android Engineer at Rapid Deploy, you will have the hands-on opportunity to work in
tandem with experienced engineers to deliver high quality and robust solutions in an Agile environment.
In addition to the requirements below, successful candidates and team members will share a passion for
high-quality software, strong engineering principles, and methodical problem-solving skills.

Basic Requirements

Candidate Requirements:
• BSc Computer Science/Information Systems OR equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years Android development experience
• Practical experience with Jetpack Compose
• Practical experience of software engineering methodologies
• Experienced in writing testable code
• Understanding of Material Design Principles and interface guidelines
• Participated in full SDLC's with a demonstrated knowledge of analysis and design for software solutions
• Experience in setting up and maintaining all aspects of the Google Play Console
• Practical experience with any of the following technologies are highly advantageous:
o Location services
o Authentication
o Map services
o Real-time communication
o Coroutines
o HILT

Key Performance Areas
• Proficient in Kotlin, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems.
• Good understanding of the internet, networking and common protocols
• Good knowledge of multi-threading, data structures, OOP, Design Patterns, and Web services
• Able to create and has practical experience with testing, automation frameworks, and
techniques
• Good awareness of application performance impacts and security risks
• Able to follow and improve coding standards
• Able to identify problem areas, bad practices, and impractical solutions, and raise issues with the team early
• Able to create and has practical experience with testing, CI/CD frameworks, and techniques
• Ability to mentor Juniors/Intermediate Android Developers

Personality attributes
• Results-oriented, excellent problem-solving, strong analytical skills, and self-managed
• High attention to detail
• Technically minded and able to understand and communicate using technical jargons and terminologies with ease
• Must have a passion and be able to learn new technologies quickly through self-learning
• Must be able to learn from and collaborate with other team members within an Agile and DevOps culture/mindset
• Able to peer code and play as both a code reviewer/reviewee

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Company

Motorola Solutions South Africa (Proprietary) Limited

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.

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What You Should Know About Senior Android Engineer, Motorola Solutions

At Motorola Solutions, we're on a mission to keep people safer everywhere, and we're looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join our RapidDeploy team in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that directly impact public safety. As a Senior Android Engineer, you will collaborate with a passionate group of engineers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance emergency response times. We’re not just interested in your technical skills; we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and methodical problem-solving. You'll bring at least 5 years of Android development experience, practical knowledge of Jetpack Compose, and a strong understanding of Material Design Principles, coding standards, and software engineering methodologies. You’ll be creating robust applications while mentoring junior team members and ensuring code quality through testing frameworks and CI/CD practices. If you’re somebody who believes in the power of technology to create safer communities and is eager to learn and grow in your career, then this is the place for you. Join us at Motorola Solutions, where together, we can build a smarter, safer future!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Android Engineer at Motorola Solutions?

As a Senior Android Engineer at Motorola Solutions, your primary responsibility is to develop high-quality Android applications that support public safety operations. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on creating robust solutions while working within an Agile team. Your duties will include participating in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), ensuring code quality through automated testing, mentoring junior developers, and continuously improving coding standards.