Drest
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London, Greater London
Sr. Android Engineer (Remote - UK Based only)
Overview
Job Description
The role: Our mobile apps need to feel like they belong on their respective platforms, and have both gameplay mechanics and e-commerce features. Analytics and tracking with an appreciation for each user's privacy are required. We have a client-server architecture so you'll be using HTTP (and likely more novel protocols in future) to synchronise state. You need take a scientific approach to innovation and problem solving. You'll be heavily involved in defining and delivering experiments to further our understanding of the market, our users, and how we can best hit our targets. You need to be product minded, and user-focussed as this job requires building software for consumers. Requirements Must haves * Minimum of five years professional software development experience * A love of the Android platform and its ecosystem * Experience working with Java * Expert with Android SDK, and Material Design * Experience with debugging and profiling substantial applications * Experience working with reactive programming, particularly RxJava * Proficiency with Git, and the command line * Interest in user experience, and interface design and optimisation * Strong communication skills * You're a considerate coder: you comment your code, write tests, and only merge working code. Desirable * Experience working with Kotlin (we have plans to move from Java to Kotlin) * Familiarity with Bitrise, Zeplin, and GitHub * Proficiency with several programming languages, and a desire to learn more * Interest in or experience with game theory, and machine learning * Experience building both 2D and 3D games * Experience with Physics engines especially with an eye for modelling people and garments Benefits * Competitive salary * EMI Share Scheme * Remote friendly * Flexible working hours * and more!