Android Developer - US Remote

Job Description

Degreed is the upskilling platform that connects learning to opportunities. We integrate everything people use to learn and build their careers—skill insights, LMSs, courses, videos, articles, and projects—and match everyone to growth opportunities that fit their unique skills, roles, and goals. We are seeking an experienced Android Developer who is passionate about architecting and implementing experiences that delight our users. You’ll have the opportunity to add value to the Degreed platform and innovate on new ideas that can help our team adopt new ways of having our clients and their employees engage with Degreed. This position will report to the Engineering Manager of our Mobile team.

Day in the Life

• Architect, develop and maintain the Degreed mobile application on the Android platform
• Write safe and secure code using Kotlin, Java, SQLite, and the Android SDK
• Inform on and adhere to Android development best practices, including unit tests
• Collaborate with product owners to ensure features and changes meet business requirements and fulfill Degreed’s strategy
• Translate complex technical ideas and implementations into easy to understand documentation
• Work closely with designers, UX, and other developers to gain an understanding of new features, dependencies, and technical details
• Share your passion when discovering and applying what you learn to new challenges
• Operate autonomously with minimal direction, while being highly organized and detail-oriented
• Learn, grow professionally, contribute to an amazing team, and play a key role in fueling a massive change in learning and learning recognition

Who You Are

• 5+ years with Android applications and services
• 5+ years of experience with securely consuming REST APIs in a mobile application context
• 5+ years of experience coding in statically typed languages and native Android development frameworks (Kotlin/Java preferred)
• 3+ years of experience working with local application database for caching application data
• 3+ years of experience creating highly scalable systems and frameworks

What Will Set You Apart

• Familiarity with Observables/RxJava a plus
• Google Associate Android Developer or related certifications
• SQLite with encryption a plus
• Experienced working remotely
• Willingness to proactively seek out creative solutions for the Degreed platform at large

Total Rewards at Degreed We believe your best work happens when you have a complete life balance, and Degreed gives you the support and flexibility to make that happen. Degreed is committed to delivering a comprehensive benefits program that provides the support you need. At the time of this posting, this role is eligible to participate in the following benefits: -- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available) -- Dental and vision plans for you and your family -- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability -- Company equity -- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match -- Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility) -- Generous Parental Leave -- Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year -- Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything)! -- One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable -- Monthly internet and phone stipend -- Monthly wellness stipend through Twic *Degreed reserves the right to modify these benefits at any time, for any reason in accordance with applicable law. Please note the offerings vary based on location. Work Environment & Physical Demands Degreed is a remote-first company, however our roles are open to in-office or flex work if you live in a city with a physical office location (when it is safe to return to the office). This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our US and International colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), email, and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a lap computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity machinery as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, and must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication. Additional Information Degreed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Degreed uses the E-Verify employment verification program. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here: Ireland/EU, United Kingdom, and California. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. Apply for this job