RightCom is seeking an Android Developer with a real passion for mobile applications to join our team in West Africa. We strive to build and maintain the best applications on a broad set of Android devices, from phones to TVs, from Android 5.0 to the latest developer preview. We would love to see samples of your work. If you’ve got something to show, please make sure your resume or application links to your GitHub account or an app in the Play store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and participate in the design and implementation of large and architecturally significant applications.
• Champion company standards and best practices.
• Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices.
• Develop programming specifications. Design, code and unit test application code using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Work with Product team to plan new features, gather requirements and propose solutions.
• Acquire and interpret business requirements, creates a functional specification, and determines the most efficient/appropriate technologies.
• Research and implement new interface development techniques.
• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support).
• Ability to work with new technologies while showing drive, adaptability, and creative thinking.
• Establish development best practices and growth of mobile applications standards.
• Help foster a culture of innovation and out-of-the box thinking.
• Support and maintain applications utilizing required tools and technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 – 3 years developing Android Apps (using Android and 3rd party libraries/frameworks).
• 2+ years Java experience.
• Prior Android Developer.
• Lead experience a plus.
• Prior experience with project planning with large size or highly complex projects.
• A solid understanding of mobile application development. processes, from the layout/user interface to backend systems and API integrations.
• A solid understanding and appreciation for Agile tools, processes, and methodology.
• Ability to interact well in a team environment.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly within the constraints of projects’ timelines.
• Advanced analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to translate an idea or need into a completed solution or work product