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Walmart Canada · 6 months ago

Senior, Software Engineer (Android)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $234K/yr

6+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a leading retailer committed to enhancing customer experiences through technology. They are seeking an experienced engineering leader to design and improve the customer membership experience on mobile devices, contributing to the development of scalable platforms.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot business and production issues for mobile devices by reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause, etc.); then engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of found issues. Upon issue resolution, perform a root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence

Develop innovative mobile technology solutions and strategies to support business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional business partners; developing assessments of key opportunities; benchmarking and analyzing industry best practices; forecasting for future technologies; driving high-priority initiatives; identifying and implementing solutions; communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives within the organization; influencing the industry to adopt sustainable solutions; and defining software development guidelines, standards, and processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project requirements; translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems (for example, iPhone, Android); gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames); writing and developing code (for example, Java/Kotlin) that can be applied to multiple types of mobile devices; developing user interface solutions; conducting testing to ensure solution is functional; communicating project status and roadblocks to team members and stakeholders; determining solutions to issues; enhancing design to prevent reoccurrence of defects across multiple devices; ensuring on-time delivery; and collaborating with project managers to provide guidance on project implementation plan

Remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning

Promote and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open-Door Policy

Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events

Qualification

Android developmentFull stack developmentMobile application developmentBackend systemsJava/KotlinREST APIsGoogle Play APIsMemory analysis toolsMVVM architectureCritical thinkerEagerness to learnCollaboration with UI/UXTeam playerProblem-solving skillsTime-management skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

6+ years of professional experience in various elements of full stack software development – native mobile, web front end, back end, and hands-on coding experience in the past

Experience with a consumer facing app and ecommerce or retail shopping

Hands-on experience building scalable backend systems and platforms

Previous knowledge of Designing and developing advanced applications for the Android platform

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

Proven software development experience and Android skills development

Experience translating wireframes into pixel-perfect views

Knowledgeable about animation and screen transitions

Have published at least one original Android app

Experience with Android SDK, Services, and various methods of background processing

Experience working with remote data via REST, JSON, Google Cloud Messaging, and the HTTP protocol

Experience with Google Play APIs: Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging

Experience with third-party libraries and APIs

Experience with analysis of memory issues such as memory leaks using memory analyzers tools (DDMS, MAT)

Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies

Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle and writing readable, maintainable, performant object-oriented code

Experience working with Kotlin, Coroutines, MVVM, MVVM Clean, View Models, Repository Design pattern, and other architectures

Experience working with an orchestration Layer and GraphQL

Being a team player, critical thinker, and exhibiting problem-solving skills

Having optimal time-management skills and interpersonal and communication skills

Eagerness to help shape the direction of Android development at Walmart

Dedication to continue to learn, grow, and help Walmart tackle brand new challenges

Collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that each app is presentable and in perfect working order

Experience with collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that Walmart's app is presentable and in perfect working order

Taking the initiative to monitor app reviews to detect areas for improvement

Unwavering curiosity

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area

We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly

The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture