Versant Media · 8 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expVersant Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic brands and innovative approach. They are seeking a Senior Android Mobile Software Engineer to join their Mobile Engineering team, where the engineer will design and maintain high-performance mobile applications for Android, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver user-friendly experiences.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain high-performance mobile applications for Android platforms using native technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver feature-rich, user-friendly mobile experiences that align with business goals
Lead architectural discussions and ensure mobile applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable, while optimizing for performance
Implement best coding practices by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and integrating automated testing strategies to ensure high-quality code
Monitor application performance, troubleshoot, and optimize for efficiency and scalability across various platforms
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and learning within the team
Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development tools, technologies, and trends, and assess their applicability to improve team performance and product quality
Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth and efficient CI/CD pipelines for mobile application releases
Support the full software development lifecycle from concept to post-release monitoring and issue resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent training/experience
5+ years of experience developing mobile applications for Android with strong knowledge of Kotlin and Google Play Libraries
Strong understanding of native Android development, including platform-specific APIs, user interface guidelines, Gradle, and performance optimization
Experience working in a continuous integration environment and adhering to best practices for testing, including unit and integration tests
Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile applications
Familiarity with Google Play submission processes
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend service integration
Strong skills in version control systems (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience developing high-volume mobile applications
Deep understanding of object-oriented design, asynchronous execution, and event-driven architecture
Knowledge of mobile security best practices, including encryption and secure data storage
Experience with third-party libraries and APIs like Firebase, Push Notifications, and analytics tools
Experience leading engineering teams and contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused culture
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
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