Mobile Android Engineer ( LMD )

As a Mobile Android Engineer at Yassir, you will be responsible for designing and building Android applications, focusing on user experience and application performance. You'll collaborate with various teams to ship new features and contribute to innovations in our service offerings. Your expertise in Kotlin and understanding of backend services will help you deliver effective mobile solutions that cater to the needs of our users.

To qualify for the Mobile Android Engineer role at Yassir, you need a minimum of 4 years of experience in Android development, proficiency in Kotlin, and familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and REST APIs. A degree in Computer Science or Engineering is preferred, and experience in the fintech space or with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes can significantly strengthen your application.

Essential skills for a Mobile Android Engineer at Yassir include strong proficiency in Kotlin programming, a good grasp of APIs, and experience with version control systems like Git. Knowledge of performance optimization, debugging, and mobile UI/UX principles is also crucial. Additionally, a collaborative spirit and creative problem-solving abilities will help you thrive in our dynamic work environment.

To apply for the Mobile Android Engineer position at Yassir, you can visit our careers page on the Yassir website, where you will find the application form and guidelines. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and skills related to Android development in your application to increase your chances of joining our team.

The work culture at Yassir for Mobile Android Engineers is vibrant, inclusive, and fast-paced. We emphasize collaboration, innovation, and diversity, valuing each team member’s contributions. You'll work with motivated co-workers in an environment that encourages creativity and offers opportunities to grow, with a focus on making a significant impact in the digital economy.

Mobile Android Engineers at Yassir enjoy competitive compensation, bonuses, and stock options. Other benefits include a subsidized public transit pass, full social coverage, and the chance to shape the company's strategic direction. We also offer paid holidays and a fun office environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

At Yassir, Mobile Android Engineers are encouraged to continuously develop their skills through hands-on experience and guidance from industry experts. As one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa, you will have the chance to tackle challenging projects, learn new technologies, and expand your expertise, all while making meaningful contributions to our mission.

In an interview for the Mobile Android Engineer position at Yassir, discuss challenges such as device fragmentation, managing application lifecycle, and ensuring optimal performance across different Android versions. Showcase your approach to these challenges with examples from previous work.

When asked this question, outline a specific project where you designed and implemented a complex feature. Highlight the problems you faced, your thought process, and the technologies you utilized to successfully launch the feature in the application.

Explain your debugging process, including the tools you use (like Android Studio's debugger or logcat) and your methodology for isolating and fixing bugs. Discuss the importance of thorough testing and code reviews in ensuring code quality.

Share strategies for optimizing application performance, such as code optimization, efficient use of resources, and leveraging background processing. Reference specific tools like Android Profiler to analyze and improve the app's performance.

Discuss common design patterns such as MVP (Model-View-Presenter), MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), or MVC (Model-View-Controller), explaining when and why you use them. Provide examples of how these patterns helped maintain code organization and reduce complexity in your projects.

Describe your experience with Git for version control, including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaboration with team members. Emphasize the importance of maintaining a clean commit history and documentation for effective collaboration.

When asked this question, highlight your familiarity with RESTful APIs, how you handle asynchronous calls using libraries like Retrofit, and your approach to ensuring data accuracy and security when consuming APIs in your applications.

Outline your approach to writing unit tests for Android applications using tools like JUnit and Mockito. Talk about the importance of testing for code reliability and how it helps catch issues early in the development process.

Mention how you keep current with Android development trends by following specific blogs, attending meetups, participating in online courses, or engaging with developer communities. Discuss how this knowledge influences your work at Yassir.

Share your passion for working in a fast-paced, innovative company like Yassir that is making an impact in the fintech and tech space in North Africa. Talk about your alignment with Yassir's values of diversity and social responsibility and how that inspires you.