Android Developer III

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AccuWeather: A Leader in Weather Forecasting

AccuWeather, headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, is celebrated worldwide for being the most accurate source for weather forecasts and warnings. This esteemed accuracy has been pivotal, saving over 10,000 lives, preventing 100,000 injuries, and averting tens of billions in property damage over the years.

The organization operates from multiple locations including a severe weather center in Wichita, Kansas, and offices in New York City among others. Serving more than 1.5 billion people daily, AccuWeather aids individuals in planning their activities more effectively, thus enhancing daily experiences and safeguarding families through its diverse range of digital media properties. These properties include AccuWeather.com, mobile applications, radio, television, newspapers, digital out-of-home channels, the 24/7 AccuWeather Network, and the AccuWeather NOW streaming service. Furthermore, AccuWeather extends its services to over half of the Fortune 100 companies, thousands of businesses, and produces content for more than 180,000 third-party websites.

Android Developer Position: A Strategic Role

The position of an Android Developer at AccuWeather is an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about crafting world-class mobile products. What's unique is the potential to significantly contribute to our global mobile platform, advancing AccuWeather's mission to deliver outstanding user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

As an Android Developer, you will:

• Develop rich mobile applications while guiding feature development from a technical standpoint.
• Advise and collaborate, ensuring the technical feasibility of the product roadmap.
• Work in unison with Product and Design teams to create intuitive user experiences.
• Promote clean, structured code and provide insightful code reviews and feedback to peers.
• Resolve defects, support testing efforts, and manage production code deployment.
• Optimize mobile applications for speed and scalability.
• Develop reusable code and libraries for future application development.
• Evaluate various frameworks, technologies, platforms, and tools.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

Prospective candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in developing native Android applications. Proficient knowledge in Kotlin, Compose UI, Android Architecture Components, and MVVM is essential. Familiarity with Android SDK performance tools, source control systems like Git or SVN, and experience in agile product development environments is critical. Additionally, candidates should understand the nuances of packaging, signing, provisioning mobile applications, and working with mobile hardware SDKs like camera, accelerometer, GPS. Experience in troubleshooting analytic platforms is a plus.

Preferred qualifications include experience with Wear OS, Android TV development, and interest in Android Auto/Automotive. Expertise in mobile space API architecture, performance optimization, or client architecture is desirable. A solid grasp of user-centered design principles and UI best practices, along with an affinity for AccuWeather's brand and weather content, is beneficial.

Benefits and Inclusivity

The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match. AccuWeather fosters a collaborative work environment and is steadfast in its commitment to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, as we are an equal-opportunity employer. Join our innovative team to leverage your skills and drive meaningful impacts on our organizational success.

This job offer was originally published on Jobicy