Senior Software Engineer - Android

As a Senior Software Engineer - Android at Too Good To Go, your key responsibilities include developing new features for our Retail Technologies Solution, maintaining and enhancing the existing codebase, and continuously monitoring app performance. You're expected to keep user experience at the forefront, participate in mentoring less-senior engineers, and act as a proactive problem solver.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - Android position at Too Good To Go, you should have extensive experience as an Android Developer, a strong command of the Android SDK, and proficiency in programming languages like Java and Kotlin. A relevant degree in software engineering is preferred, alongside a proactive mindset and team collaboration skills.

Too Good To Go primarily uses Kotlin for its Android app, following the MVVM design pattern. The tech stack includes libraries such as Room, Retrofit, and Jetpack Compose, as well as Kotlin Coroutines and Flow for handling asynchronous programming.

By joining Too Good To Go as a Senior Software Engineer - Android, you will directly impact the food waste battle by designing and maintaining functionalities that help stores manage surplus food. Your contributions will benefit not only businesses but also contribute to the broader mission of sustainability.

The work culture at Too Good To Go is informal yet values-driven, promoting collaboration and teamwork. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering an environment where success is celebrated, and everyone is supported in contributing their best work.

When answering this question, be specific about projects you've worked on, the challenges you faced, and how you leveraged Kotlin's features to improve your app's performance or user experience.

Address how you plan for scalability from the beginning, such as utilizing design patterns, building modular components, and incorporating external libraries or services that allow for growth.

Discuss your philosophy on mentorship, emphasizing the importance of patience, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging independent problem-solving while being available for support.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to narrate the problem, illustrate the steps you took to address it, and highlight the outcome, demonstrating your analytical and problem-solving skills.

Mention your go-to resources, such as blogs, podcasts, online courses, and community forums. Highlight any recent trends you’ve integrated into your work.

Explain your understanding of testing methodologies like unit testing, UI testing, and how you leverage tools such as JUnit and Espresso to ensure quality code.

Share your approach to balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. Discuss how collaboration with other team members informs your priorities.

Talk about coding standards, code reviews, and the use of tools like linting to keep codebases clean. Emphasize the importance of documentation and writing maintainable code.

Describe your time management techniques and how you communicate with your team about realistic timelines, showcasing your ability to adapt under pressure.

Convey your personal connection to sustainability or community impact. Emphasize how these motivations enhance your passion and dedication towards your work.