Junior Android Engineer

Junior Android Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Bloom & Wild

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Junior Android Engineer at Bloom & Wild Group will actively contribute to the Apps squad, collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers to develop features from ideation to production. The role requires a foundational understanding of Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, along with a quality mindset for writing clean code. The engineer will engage in a supportive culture, focusing on continuous learning and improvement while navigating challenges within the team. Experience with e-commerce apps and knowledge of architectural patterns is beneficial for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the roadmap for the Apps squad as part of the Engineering team.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders to scope out projects.
  • Own feature development from ideation through to production release and maintenance.
  • Utilize an iterative approach to validate ideas and learn.
  • Participate in a supportive engineering culture and contribute to team dynamics.
  • Write clean code and identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Manage Android Activity Lifecycle and main/background threads effectively.
  • Utilize version control and CI/CD practices with industry-recognized tools.
  • Engage in collaborative, data-driven, and experimental problem-solving.
  • Stay updated with the latest technologies and share knowledge with peers.

Key Skills:

  • Foundational understanding and practical experience with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
  • Basic knowledge of XML, Java, and testing principles.
  • Understanding of dependency injection and established architectural patterns like Clean Architecture or MVI.
  • Experience working on an e-commerce app.
  • Quality mindset and passion for writing clean code.
  • Positive and resilient attitude towards challenges.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Bloom & Wild Group

London, United Kingdom

Full Time

Reference:

You'll play an active role in delivering the roadmap for the Apps squad and be a key part of our Engineering team. Collaborating with other engineers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders as you work together to scope out what to build and how. Owning feature development from ideation through to production release and ongoing maintenance, using an iterative approach to validate ideas and learn Being a part of our supportive engineering culture as you learn more, and grow your career, within Bloom & Wild Engineering

Have a foundational understanding and practical experience with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, along with basic knowledge of XML, gained through personal projects or relevant coursework/entry-level roles. Have a quality mindset and a passion for writing clean code while also keeping an eye for opportunities for improvements. Possess a good understanding of the Android Activity Lifecycle, including how to manage main and background threads effectively. Understand the importance of practices such as version control and CI/CD, and have used industry-recognised tools to follow them. Bring a positive and resilient attitude to the team, effectively navigating challenges and contributing constructively to a supportive work environment. Actively participate in collaborative, data-driven, and experimental approaches to problem-solving. Are keen to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and value sharing your knowledge with your peers. Some basic knowledge of Java. Some knowledge about testing and creating testable code. Some knowledge of dependency injection. Experience working on an e-commerce app. Have exposure to established architectural patterns like Clean Architecture or MVI, and are eager to learn their underlying principles and practical application.

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