What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Android Developer position at 7-Eleven, Inc.?
▶ Who we are
Imagine working in a place where continuous improvement and innovation is celebrated and rewarded; where fast-paced, high-impact teams come together to positively drive results for one of the largest & most iconic brands in the world.
As the only rapidly growing retailer, you may know us as your friendly neighborhood store. You probably know our familiar name, have seen our pervasive logo, and have tried our highly sought-after products, such as Slurpee® and Big Bite®. “Brain Freeze” is a 7-Eleven registered trademark for our 53-year old Slurpee® and with over 77,000 stores globally (more than any other retailer or food service provider), we sell over 14 million a month.
But there’s a lot more to our story and much more left to be written. We are transforming our business, ensuring we are customer obsessed and digitally enabled to seamlessly link our brick and mortar stores with digital products and services.
At 7-Eleven the entrepreneurial spirit is in our DNA and has been ever since our inception 90 years ago. It’s what drove us to invent the convenience industry in 1927 by envisioning how a simple ice dock could provide household staples such as milk and eggs to better serve the needs of our customers.
Today we are redefining convenience and the customer experience in big ways...we are fundamentally changing our culture and we want talented, innovative, customer obsessed, and entrepreneurial people like you to come make history with us.
▶ How we lead
At 7-Eleven we are guided by our Leadership Principles.
- Be Customer Obsessed
- Be Courageous with Your Point of View
- Challenge the Status Quo
- Act Like an Entrepreneur
- Have an “It Can Be Done” Attitude
- Do the Right Thing
- Be Accountable
Each principle has a defined set of behaviors which help guide the 7-Eleven team to Serve Customers and Support Stores.
▶ About This Opportunity
Responsibilities
Overview
7-Eleven is looking for a Senior Android developer joining a team of multidisciplinary teams of engineers who create digital products that millions of 7-Eleven customers experience every day. We are seeking a Senior Android Developer to join our team and help us develop and maintain high-quality Android applications. In this role, you will lead the development of Android applications, mentor and guide other developers on the team, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of customer facing Android applications preferably E-Commerce from start to finish.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and engineering, to develop and implement new features.
- Mentor and guide other Android developers on the team, providing technical leadership and guidance.
- Collaborate with Quality, Product and Cloud Engineering teams to keep digital assets fully functional, secure, and up to date with business needs.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve the development process and application performance.
- Ensure that applications meet high standards of quality, performance, and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring that code is maintainable, scalable, and efficient.
- Stay up to date with new trends and technologies in Android development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 6-10 years of experience in Android development, with a strong portfolio of Android applications.
- Must have experience in cloud services (preferable AWS), CI/CD solution and monitoring tools.
- Experience with native Android frameworks.
- Extensive experience with Java and/or Kotlin.
- Proficiency in Android frameworks such as Android SDK, Android Studio, and Gradle.
- Experience with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor other Android developers.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
