Senior Android Enginee

Engineering Senior Android Engineer THE COMPANY: VRK TECH INC is an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology, healthcare, CPG and biotech, and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively looking to hire the world’s best scientists, engineers, designers, product managers, supply chain experts, customer service and business professionals. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: VRK Tech INC has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned software engineer building hardware-connected mobile applications. The ideal candidate has a passion for building Bluetooth-enabled mobile applications for Android, has experience leading and mentoring software engineers and can make the best use of the latest technologies, services, and software development processes available to deliver sleek, functional and exciting mobile experiences for our customers. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated engineer who can tackle interesting challenges head-on. S/he enjoys the camaraderie and collaborative nature of the startup life. Establish core architecture, development frameworks, iterative software development and deployment best practices Implement new features and improve existing codebase on the Android app Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality binary releases to app stores Collaborate with hardware/firmware engineering, product design, marketing, customer support and e-commerce teams on new feature development and app roadmap PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Write clear, concise, reusable and maintainable code Fluent in Java and Android development frameworks. Strong computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, concurrency and memory management Excellent critical thinking, analytical problem solving and communication skills Experience debugging and performance tuning Android applications Must be a strong, self-motivated individual that can work with minimum day to day supervision and able to objectively rank and prioritize development work 5+ years software development experience on the Android platform BS or MS in Computer Science, related fields or equivalent work experience Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Bonus Skills Experience with Kotlin Proven Test Driven Development skills, working with frameworks such as Espresso, Mockito, etc Experience interfacing with RESTful services and other backend APIs Familiarity with Android Bluetooth Low Energy communication APIs EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required VRK TECH INC PERKS & BENEFITS: A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success Boundless snacks and drinks Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on VRK products Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits Location. Work in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the world’s greatest cities Don’t see the position you’re looking for? Email your resume to recruiting@vrk.com