Senior Kotlin Mobile Developer

As a Senior Kotlin Mobile Developer at TouchBistro, you'll be responsible for architecting, designing, and developing high-quality Kotlin applications with a focus on Ktor for embedded server development. Your role will involve enhancing existing solutions for better scalability and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges, and mentoring junior developers while contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

To excel in the Senior Kotlin Mobile Developer role at TouchBistro, candidates must have 4-5 years of hands-on Kotlin development experience, strong expertise in client-server architectures, REST API integration in a SaaS environment, and experience with Ktor. A deep understanding of SQLite management, Kotlin coroutines, and asynchronous programming is essential, along with proficiency in unit testing. Strong communication skills to work effectively in an Agile environment are also crucial.

At TouchBistro, the team culture for the Senior Kotlin Mobile Developer role is vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative. You’ll work alongside passionate, innovative, and driven individuals who prioritize technical excellence and mentorship. The environment promotes open communication and a culture of respect, ensuring everyone feels valued and encouraged to share their ideas and expertise.

As a Senior Kotlin Mobile Developer at TouchBistro, you can expect to work on various projects such as architecting new Kotlin applications, optimizing existing features for our POS system, and integrating innovative technologies to enhance user experience. You'll have a chance to directly contribute to solutions that help restaurants streamline their operations, which will ultimately reflect on customer satisfaction and business success.

TouchBistro offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Kotlin Mobile Developer role, including a generous time-off program, health, dental, and vision benefits, a flexible health and wellness plan, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Employees also enjoy monthly lunches and a robust volunteer program, fostering community involvement.

In response, you can discuss specific projects where you utilized Kotlin for mobile app development, emphasizing any frameworks like Ktor you've used for server-side integration. Highlight specific features you implemented and the impact those had on user experience and application performance.

Be prepared to discuss your approach such as conducting thorough code reviews, utilizing unit testing with tools like JUnit and Mockito, and adhering to best coding practices. Mention how you foster a collaborative environment that encourages feedback.

Explain your philosophy around teamwork, including specific situations where you collaborated with designers, product managers, or other developers. Highlight your communication skills and how you adapt your approach based on team dynamics.

Provide a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Describe the challenge faced, the steps you took to analyze the problem, and the solution’s impact on project outcomes or team efficiency.

Discuss specific examples of RESTful services you’ve integrated in your previous work, including your understanding of client-server architecture. Mention tools and methods you used to ensure effective communication with APIs.

Mention reputable sources you follow, such as blogs, forums, or conferences related to Kotlin and mobile development. Highlight how you apply newly learned technologies or trends to your work.

Share your strategies for time management and prioritization, emphasizing any tools or methodologies you've used, such as Agile frameworks or Kanban boards, to maintain productivity without compromising quality.

Describe your mentoring style and provide examples of how you've provided guidance to junior developers. Discuss any specific successes they've achieved under your mentorship.

Talk about specific challenges you've encountered, such as adjusting to changes in project scope or rapid iterations, and how you overcame these obstacles while maintaining team morale and project direction.

Reflect on your passion for the restaurant industry and innovative technologies. Mention how you align with TouchBistro’s mission to support restaurateurs and how this role fits into your career goals and aspirations.