What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mobile Android Engineer Shared Services position at Yassir?
Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (~$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.
We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally.
Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.
ABOUT THE ROLE :
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Android Developer to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of our Android applications, ensuring a seamless user experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, as well as mentor junior developers and uphold best practices in Android development.
- Application Development:
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced Android applications using Kotlin/Java.
- Implement efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
- Feature Implementation:
- Work closely with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Implement new features and optimize existing ones for performance and reliability
- Code Quality and Testing:
- Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
- Conduct thorough unit testing, integration testing, and debugging to ensure a high-quality product.
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Collaboration and Mentorship:
- Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and services effectively.
- Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
- System Optimization:
- Optimize applications for performance, memory usage, and responsiveness.
- Monitor and resolve application issues reported by users or detected in analytics tools
- Innovation and Research:
- Stay updated with the latest Android development trends and technologies.
- Experiment with new tools and frameworks to enhance app development
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Document technical designs and application workflows.
- Provide regular progress updates to the project manager and stakeholders
- Proficient in Kotlin.
- Extensive experience with Android SDK and development tools.
- Familiarity with Jetpack libraries (e.g., ViewModel, LiveData, Room, Navigation).
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party libraries integration.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Knowledge of MVVM/MVP architecture patterns.
- Proficiency in debugging and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, or similar.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Android apps.
- Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks like Dagger or Hilt.
- Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform or Flutter is a plus.
- Knowledge of App Store submission processes and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of Material Design principles and guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 6 years of experience in Android development with a proven track record of published applications
- Great compensation and bonuses including stock options.Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the companySharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment or in remote Paid company holidaysFull social coverage
- Join one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North AfricaHave a lasting impact on our company's cultureMake a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of AfricansWork on some really hard technical challenges from identity infrastructure for Africans, digital payment networks to complex mapping and routing systems across the continent.
- We are the first Algerian startup to go through Y Combinator program and we’re backed by top investors including Unpopular Ventures, Rebel Fund and DainTree.VC
