Android Developer (f/m/x)

As an Android Developer (f/m/x) at ZEAL, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality, efficient, and scalable Android applications. You will take charge of the entire development lifecycle, from planning and testing to deployment. Collaboration with backend teams providing microservices and frontend teams is key, as well as managing app releases and monitoring performance through Firebase.

To thrive as an Android Developer (f/m/x) at ZEAL, you should possess at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Kotlin, the Android SDK, and commonly used Jetpack libraries. A solid understanding of Design Patterns like Clean Architecture and MVVM, as well as proficiency in writing testable code and working with RESTful APIs, is crucial.

ZEAL offers ongoing personal growth opportunities for Android Developers through a product-focused organization. We provide an annual development budget of €1,500, allowing you to invest in your professional enhancement and stay updated with the latest Android technologies.

The team culture at ZEAL is dynamic and collaborative, where Android Developers work closely with talented and ambitious colleagues. We encourage knowledge sharing, celebrate successes through quarterly company events, and maintain a relaxed atmosphere with regular team activities, making work engaging and enjoyable.

ZEAL offers a range of perks for Android Developers, including unlimited vacation days on top of 30 days, flexible work options, a monthly mobility allowance, company bike leasing, and a subsidized EGYM WELLPASS membership. Our aim is to create a supportive work environment while ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.

When answering this question, it's important to illustrate your hands-on experience with Kotlin. Talk about specific projects where you've used Kotlin to create robust Android applications, emphasizing any unique challenges you solved using the language. Highlight your familiarity with the standard libraries and any frameworks that complement Kotlin in the Android development space.

In your response, explain that Jetpack Compose is a modern toolkit for building native UI in Android. Describe any projects where you implemented Jetpack Compose and mention how it improved your coding experience, particularly regarding UI development efficiency and the advantages of using a declarative UI paradigm.

Discuss your personal testing strategies, including Unit tests, Integration tests, and UI tests. Provide examples of tools you've used, such as JUnit or Espresso, and talk about the importance of writing testable code. Highlight the impact these testing practices have had on maintaining high quality and responsiveness in your applications.

Share examples of how you’ve successfully consumed RESTful APIs in your previous Android applications. Explain any challenges you faced during integration and describe how you resolved them. Emphasize your understanding of JSON parsing and managing asynchronous data calls with libraries like Retrofit.

Mention specific design patterns like Clean Architecture or MVVM that you've employed in your projects. Explain why these patterns were selected for your projects, focusing on their benefits in terms of maintainability, testability, and separation of concerns. Use examples to demonstrate your implementation of these patterns.

Discuss the tools and methods you utilize for debugging, such as Android Studio's debugging features, Logcat logs, or tools like Stetho. Provide examples of tough bugs you encountered in previous projects and how systematic troubleshooting helped you solve issues efficiently.

Talk about your commitment to continual learning through blogs, workshops, online courses, or community involvement. Mention favorite resources you've found insightful and describe any participation in conferences or Android community events that keep you updated on new tools and practices.

Provide a detailed account of a specific feature that presented difficulty during development. Discuss your thought process, the technology stack you utilized, and how collaboration with team members played a role in overcoming hurdles to deliver a successful outcome.

Outline critical UX principles such as usability, accessibility, and intuitive navigation that guide your design decisions. Providing examples of how you implemented these principles in your work can add depth to your answer, showcasing your understanding of user-centered design.

Share insights into your project management approach. Discuss prioritization techniques, such as the Eisenhower matrix or Kanban boards, that you find useful. Illustrate using examples from previous experiences where you successfully balanced multiple deadlines and ensured project delivery.