Software Engineer - Android

Job description

BabyCenter is seeking a Software Engineer to work in an agile team-based environment designing and developing both back-end services and polished mobile interfaces for a global audience. This position will support and evolve our existing mobile applications, which rank #1 in pregnancy worldwide, as well as develop new native and mobile web tools for expecting and new parents.

BabyCenter® is the world's partner in parenting. The #1 pregnancy and parenting digital destination, BabyCenter reaches more than 40 million moms and dads monthly in 11 languages from Canada to the Middle East to China. In the United States, 7 in 10 babies born last year were BabyCenter babies. BabyCenter provides parents with trusted information, advice from peers, and support that's Remarkably Right® at every stage of their child's development. Products include websites, mobile apps, online communities, email series, social programs, print publications, and public health initiatives. BabyCenter also leverages its industry-leading audience engagement to provide unparalleled insights and innovative marketing solutions to the world's top brands, retailers, and institutions. Additionally, BabyCenter is committed to improving maternal health globally, and – through its Mission Motherhood™ campaign – works closely with non-profits, NGOs, and governments to help make motherhood safer for all women. BabyCenter is a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies.

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The ideal candidate will have experience building consumer mobile applications that serve a large audience, experience working with new technologies, and the desire to build great products for expecting and new parents.

Responsibilities
· Develop Android and Android/mobile-web hybrid applications.
· Collaborate with mobile team to develop back-end services that support Android and iOS mobile platforms.
· Evolve automation in build and testing of mobile development efforts.
· Collaborate with product, marketing, design, and sales teams to develop new products and features, gathering requirements and scoping work.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  4+ years' experience developing Java applications
·  2+ years' experience developing Android native applications
·  Experience building and interfacing with secure back-end services for mobile applications
·  Communication skills, agile leadership skills, pair programming
·  Desire for excellence
·  Mathematics degree, computer science degree, or equivalent experience
·  Experience building large-scale consumer Android applications
·  In-depth knowledge of Android SDK, leading libraries, and frameworks
·  Experience developing and supporting reusable Android components
·  Passionate about the nuances and current trends of mobile UX
·  Experience automating testing and continuous integration for mobile applications
·  Experience with agile development process

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