Android Developer, Kobo

• 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
• Experience with React or React Native

Desirable

• Rakuten Kobo’s mobile application team is seeking an Android Software Developer 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
• 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