Senior Android Engineer

Senior Android Developer - Payment Applications 

What You'll Do

We are looking for an experienced Senior Android Developer to join a high-performing, collaborative team. 

In this role, you will design and build next-generation mobile payment applications using Kotlin and Android, ensuring seamless, secure, and user-friendly payment experiences. 

Working within a multidisciplinary team of developers, architects, product owners, and DevOps engineers, you will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Primary Objectives 

This Senior Android Developer role will, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary delivery team, design and develop Smart-Mobile applications for the fintech industry based on defined requirements.  

• Design, develop, and deliver Android applications that power best-in-class payment experiences. 

• Collaborate with an agile delivery team, contributing to solution architecture, design, and technical specifications. 

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code, including unit tests, regression tests, and system integration tests. 

• Troubleshoot complex issues across a wide range of devices, solutions and environments. 

• Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure enterprise-grade performance and reliability. 

• Contribute to estimation efforts at a T-shirt sizing level using your expertise in the relevant areas. 

• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. 

• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to translate needs into robust technical solutions. 

The Skills You'll Have

• 7+ years of experience designing and developing Android applications. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as computer science, business informatics or mathematics. Comparable education or professional experience also considered. 

• Strong expertise in Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Android Jetpack compose, Kotlin Coroutines and clean architecture design patterns. 

• Previous experience in the payments industry (e.g., Nexo Standards/ specification, EMVCo, PCI/PTS compliance, payment schemes). 

• Familiarity with popular third-party libraries for Android development. 

• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest Android development trends and best practices. 

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/GitHub, Maven, Eclipse and tools such as Jira and Confluence. 

• Solid understanding of UI design, Figma design conversions, performance optimization, and adaptability across different screen sizes. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain technical solutions clearly. 

• Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset. 

Added Bonuses

• Expertise in Android - understanding of the platform, experience with Android ROM is a plus. 

• Knowledge of server-side technologies, REST APIs, SOA, and database design. 

• Familiarity with RxJava, functional programming, MVVM/ MVC design patterns, Android NDK, React Native, or JavaScript. 

• Experience with Android Bound Services and Android Open-Source Project. 

• Comfortable writing robust unit tests, including edge cases, usability, and reliability. 

• Experience with distributed computing environments. 

To submit your resume click 'Apply Now' or contact richard.riddett@cpl.ie on 091507515

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