Android Developer

Our client, a fortune 100 Credit Union, is looking to add an Android Developer to their team. This will require a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week onsite (other 3 days remote). Our client is open to a hybrid schedule at any of the following locations: Winchester, VA, Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL, San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java and Kotlin, experience working within a formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and a deep understanding of Android application architecture and best practices. This role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

This is a W2 Contract- we can’t do C2C arrangements. Candidates are required to be legally authorized to work in the United States without a sponsoring employer indefinitely, at this time, we can only accept US Citizens, GC EAD, GC Holders, TN Visas.

Work Location & Schedule:

• Hybrid (2days/week onsite REQUIRED at any of the following locations: Vienna, VA , Winchester, VA , Pensacola, FL or San Diego, CA.
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST
  
  

Required Qualifications (All Levels):

• Experience delivering software within a structured SDLC
• Strong knowledge of Java and Kotlin for Android development
• Ability to analyze, organize, and implement technical solutions with sound judgment
• Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  
  

Programming Languages:

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Kotlin (including Kotlin DSL for build scripts)
• Java
  
  

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Dagger/Hilt – Dependency injection
• Jetpack Compose – UI toolkit for native development
• JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, Hamcrest – Testing frameworks
• Kotlin Coroutines – Asynchronous programming
• Retrofit – Networking
  
  

Development Tools:

• Android Studio – Primary development IDE
• ProGuard/R8 – Code shrinking, obfuscation, and optimization
• Azure DevOps Pipelines – CI/CD automation using YAML
  
  

Architectural Patterns:

• MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)
• Android application lifecycle management (Application, Activity, Fragment lifecycle)
  
  

Development Methodologies:

• SAFe Agile
• Scrum
  
  

Level III:

Additional Requirements by Level

• Experience working on small to medium-sized projects of increasing complexity
• Ability to coach, mentor, and provide technical direction to team members
• Strong negotiation skills when collaborating with stakeholders, governance committees, and senior management
• Experience delivering software using multiple software development methodologies
  
  

Level IV:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Advanced training or certification in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• Extensive experience in application and systems analysis, workflow, or procedural analysis
• Strong planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Level V:

• Excellent relationship management, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex technical problems
• Deep knowledge of financial industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies
• Proven experience in strategic planning and decision-making
• Experience leading, guiding, and mentoring professional staff
  
  

Desired Qualifications (All Levels):

• College degree and formal training in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• Knowledge of Navy Federal business processes and technical systems
• Strong analytical expertise
• Understanding of financial industry best practices related to mobile applications
• Experience delivering software using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
• Previous experience developing native Android apps using Android Studio
• Commitment to staying up to date with emerging trends in mobile application development
• Experience leveraging techniques such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines
  
  

Additional Desired Skills (Level III, IV, & V):

Programming Languages:

• Bash/Shell scripting
• HTML
  
  

Frameworks & Libraries:

• OkHttp – HTTP client
• RxJava – Reactive programming
  
  

Tools:

• Verimatrix APK Defender – Code protection
• WireMock – Service virtualization tool
• Firebase Crashlytics – Crash reporting and application monitoring
• Firebase App Distribution – Test app distribution
• Adobe Analytics – Telemetry
• Azure App Insights – Telemetry
• LaunchDarkly – Feature management
• Google Play Console – App store management
  
  

Architectural Patterns:

• MVP (Model-View-Presenter)
  
  

Methodologies:

• Extreme Programming (XP) – Agile software development framework
• Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)