Job Description

Intermediate Software Engineer - Android
(Hybrid Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa)

About Glucode

Glucode is a company that specialises in designing and developing apps for various businesses worldwide. We help our clients create globally competitive apps across different sectors, such as finance, insurance, health, transport, and entertainment.

We are a diverse team of dreamers, creators, and problem solvers who believe in making the world a better place through technology. We collaborate with our clients and teams to solve problems in the best possible way and uphold our core values of: curiosity, courage, integrity, quality, and passion. Our mission is to be the best mobile partner for companies and work with those whose values align with our own to create beautifully designed, meaningful, easy to use, mobile apps that make a real impact in the world.

About the Job

Overview

The Intermediate Software Engineer role is a mid-level position within the engineering team, responsible for implementing moderately complex features and optimising existing code. This role requires a solid technical background, good problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Development:

• Implement moderately complex features, perform code optimisation, and refactor existing code
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
• Collaborate with team members to ensure successful completion of tasks

2. Technical Leadership:

• Provide guidance and support to junior developers, sharing knowledge and expertise
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making

3. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure code quality by conducting thorough testing and debugging
• Collaborate with the QA team to develop and execute test plans and test cases

4. Learning and Skill Development:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Continuously develop technical skills and adapt to new technologies as required

5. Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members, contributing to planning, estimation, and prioritisation of tasks
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure alignment of engineering goals with overall business objectives

6. Other:

• Complete daily, accurate timesheets that is submitted weekly for review

Key Competencies:

1. Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate proficiency in one or more programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Good understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns
• Familiarity with system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimisation techniques

2. Leadership and Mentorship:

• Ability to guide, coach, and support junior developers
• Experience in contributing to cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among team members

3. Project Management:

• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus on project objectives

4. Communication and Collaboration:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills, with a focus on building rapport and fostering teamwork

5. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges
• Skilled in evaluating trade-offs and making informed decisions based on available data and resources

About You

At Glucode, we value individuals with a self-starter mentality. We believe that taking initiative is crucial for achieving excellence. While we encourage collaboration, we also honor those who can work independently, and we provide flexibility and responsibility to get the job done right.

As someone that is passionate about Android and curious about new developments on the platform you can be a valuable addition to our team. Your goal is to reach millions of users and improve their experiences with your solutions. With your self-starter mentality, you enjoy a balance of collaboration and individual projects. You're a curious thinker who's constantly exploring new ways to solve problems.

Core Education and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience working with Android native development.
• Experience in using Kotlin and Java programming languages.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Experience with Google Play Store and knowledge of Android app submission and release processes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience in debugging complex issues.
• Familiar in Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology and the ability to work with Android unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
• Familiarity in implementing RESTful APIs, data caching, and offline data synchronization.
• Familiarity with Git version control system and Agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
• Exposure to third-party libraries and APIs, such as Firebase, AWS, Dagger, Glide etc.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Huawei Store and knowledge of app submission and release processes.

Remuneration Package Overview

• Salary of R28 000 xe2x80x93 R56 000 monthly, based on your skills, qualifications and experience.
• Group Medical Aid percentage contribution.
• Group Life Scheme benefit.

Our Benefits

• Apple computer: to seamlessly conduct your work.
• Fitness Watch Gift.
• Home Office Allowance.
• Monthly Cell phone/Data Allowance.
• Personal Device Insurance.

Why Glucode

• We have won a design award for our beautiful office space, and we have won the xe2x80x98best place to workxe2x80x99 award.
• Work on leading and award-winning projects both locally and internationally.
• Frequently engage and collaborate with our leaders and leadership teams.
• Directly engage with clients and team members of various skill levels across disciplines.
• Have influence on a diversity of projects.
• Work on meaningful problems that make the world a better place.
• Be in control of your growth with our Growth Track framework.
• Work with a wide range of exciting technologies, such as KMM, Compose and ML.
• We value community and fun with a year-end bash and frequent team outings.

How To Apply
Simply click on the "Apply" button. We value your unique skills and qualities, and to better understand you, we've prepared a few short questions. Take a moment to provide your thoughtful responses, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Application Deadline:
Please note that applications for this role close on the 29th of February 2024, late applications will not be considered.

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