Software Engineer (Android)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Portonics is a global organization working in the US, Europe, Emerging Asia such as Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and other countries. We are an agile team who are very passionate about what we build.

We build digital products and solutions which enable brands across the region to make new kinds of interactions with their customers possible. Portonics works very closely with leading global corporations, startups, social businesses and companies in the telecom, fin-tech, e-commerce, financial and other sectors.

Our mission is to create digital transformation across the world with technological innovations.

We focus on flat culture to encourage people’s passions in the fields they love to work in. Everybody gets a chance to work on the parts of product development they are passionate about. Our teams are highly capable and make teamwork a breeze.

We design to reduce/automate processes to make products better! We leverage open-source technologies and extend them to create amazing solutions. As a digital transformation team, we are big on Dev, DevOps culture, and collaboration.

Job Description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are searching for a brilliant, flexible Android Developer to create novel apps that meet the needs of our clients and the end users. To this end, the Android Developer's responsibilities include writing and proofreading code, liaising with team members within and outside of their department, and monitoring client' feedback. Over time, you will also be required to create app updates.

To ensure success as an Android Developer, you should demonstrate proficiency in one of the mainstream programming languages, and a sound understanding of the traditional product life cycle. An exceptional Android Developer will be fearless but respectful in the pursuit of excellence, continually striving to shape the ways in which Android apps impact the world around us.

If you have the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly then the below applies to you:

  • A self-starter and self-directed once the strategy, architecture, and roadmap are aligned;

  • Design and build advanced native applications for the android platform;

  • Conceptualizing and formulating apps that are suitable for use on all types of Android devices;

  • Implementing measures to safeguard users' data;

  • Proofreading your code and correcting mistakes before each app is released;

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

  • Monitoring app reviews to detect areas for improvement;

  • Able to find opportunities to add value and execute solutions;

  • Creating app updates, including bug fixes and additional features, for release.

  • Maintain awareness of technology trends and issues and apply that knowledge to app development;

  • Participate in end to end product life cycle: confirming requirements, solution design, development, testing, and implementation; 

  • Work with team members to design solutions that are supported by the architecture of the existing systems;

  • Resolve complex technical issues and drive innovation;

  • Take ownership of your work through all phases;

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; with 3+ years industry experience including full-stack native Android platform, web development, building core UI frameworks, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;

  • Proficiency in Kotlin

  • Ability to use the Android Studio, including the Android SDK, Emulators with ease;

  • Deep familiarity with OOP, Android Studio, Gradle, ProGuard and Git, Unit testing;

  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services;

  • Deep understanding of android services, thread, intent, broadcast, database, lifecycle, coroutines, work manager, and file/settings/permissions management;

  • Familiarity with MVVM and other design patterns, cloud message APIs, and push notifications;

  • Hands-on experience in Material Design, solid design skills, and ability to write efficient, clean, and reusable code;

  • Experience with third-party libraries and APIs;

Additional Information

Things to consider

  • This is a full-time position.
  • This position is for Bangladesh and may require international travel time to time
  • The position is going to be hybrid Work from Home/Office
  • You will get the opportunity to work on some of the largest and highest traffic applications and software services.

Our Pillars

  • We never compromise with ethics.
  • We like working hard but also want to have fun while working; If you are not having fun we reassess our approach to the solution through communication and improvement plans continuously.
  • Everyone has unique talents, skills, and experiences. We work with people we can learn from and also contribute.

About Portonics

  • Founded in 2010, currently 100+ people
  • Some of the regions we work: Thailand, Bangladesh, US, Myanmar, UK
  • Pioneering Financial Inclusion with Payment Gateway and Fin-Tech Solutions
  • We manage products that have over 40M+ users.
  • We embrace cultural diversity and an open and inclusive work environment. Our teams are from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Office location: 

Portonics Limited, H 18, R 06, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh