Android Developer, Kobo
Contract
Digital bookseller
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Digital bookseller
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bring the power of reading to the world.
Role
Who you are
- At least 2 years' experience working with Kotlin, Java, and the Android SDK
- Outstanding object-oriented design, development, and coding skills are essential (2+ years of Java or Kotlin)
- You have a knack for reviewing code and providing helpful feedback
- Excellent analytical skills utilizing Computer Science fundamentals (Data Structures / Algorithms / Design Patterns)
- You will work as part of a team and individually with little supervision
- You're able to take a high-level requirement and break it into smaller, more manageable pieces
- You can identify flaws or weaknesses in existing code and improve it
- You take business requirements into consideration when discussing development risks and opportunities
- Eagerness to learn new technologies
Desirable
- Experience with React or React Native
- Experience with MVP/MVVM/MVI design patterns
- You're able to write and maintain meaningful Unit tests, using dependency injection and data mocking frameworks
What the job involves
- Rakuten Kobo's mobile application team is seeking an Android Software Developer (7 month contract) to help us create and launch our next-generation, best in-class reading and listening app. You will join a diverse and talented development team dedicated to enhancing an app used by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide
- As an experienced application developer, you will be expected to deliver clean, readable code, collaborate closely with the Android tech lead, and work seamlessly with other team members. Join us in shaping the future of digital reading and listening experiences
- Every team member has a voice in planning and design
- We follow Agile development and encourage experimentation for continuous improvement
- We use best practices and new libraries to enhance our coding standards
- We craft high-quality, peer-reviewed code with a plan-implement-pivot approach
- QA is embedded in our development teams from day one
- Work closely with dedicated designers and product owners for feedback and requirements
- We are committed to ongoing learning with regular discussions on development concepts and tools
- We encourage creativity and innovation with a 6-week work cycle
- Developers own the product and decide on deliverables within each cycle
Our take
Long-form content is having a resurgence. That’s great news for the e-reader industry, of which Rakuten’s Kobo battles with Amazon’s Kindle for ownership.
The e-reader giant has changed tack in recent years to pursue growth via integrations and partnerships. A notable example is its native device integration with Pocket, a wishlist app loved by millions of readers.
The company is hoping that these partnerships and product improvements will allow it to finally break the US market where it most struggles for market share with Kindle.
Amazon has consistently shown its willingness to drop prices to protect its position in any market it plays in. That means that Kobo will have to demonstrate true product superiority to make a dent while protecting its margins.
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Company benefits
- 4-day summer holiday weekends
- Competitive health benefits
- Commuting allowance
- Salary, bonus & stock options
- Global projects & opportunities
- Dog-friendly
- Happy Hour
- Casual dress
- Maternity/parental leave top-up
- Free eReader
- Fitness allowance & gym discount
- Recognition programs
- Buddy program
- Training & development opportunities
- Healthy snacks
- Open concept
- Kobo Café
- Sports teams
Company HQ
Liberty Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Michael Tamblyn
(CEO)Part of the founding team of Kobo, Michael previously held the role of Chief Content Officer. Michael has also been the founding CEO of the supply chain agency, BookNet Canada and co-founded Canada’s first online bookstore, Bookshelf.ca, purchased by Indigo Books & Music in 1998.
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