Build and ship features for a large-scale Android app using Kotlin and modern Android technologies. Responsibilities include writing tested code, collaborating with product and design teams, improving performance and stability, partnering on APIs and data flows, and participating in code reviews. The role is a full-time, long-term remote contract within the U.S.
About the Role
We're looking for an Android Software Engineer to help build and improve a mobile app used by millions of people worldwide. You'll work with product, design, and fellow engineers to ship polished, high-performing features. You'll also help keep the app stable, accessible, and a pleasure to use.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and ship new features for a large-scale consumer Android app
- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code in Kotlin
- Collaborate with designers to deliver smooth, accessible, and visually polished experiences
- Monitor and improve app performance, stability, and crash rates
- Partner with back-end engineers on APIs and data flows that power mobile features
- Take part in code reviews and help maintain strong engineering standards
Qualifications
Required
- 4+ years of professional Android development experience
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and the Android SDK
- Experience with modern Android architecture patterns and Jetpack libraries
- Experience shipping and maintaining apps in production on the Google Play Store
- Familiarity with automated testing for mobile apps
Preferred
- Experience with Jetpack Compose
- Experience with large, modular codebases and multi-team development
- Background in consumer, marketplace, or travel apps
Key Details
- Start Date: Flexible
- Duration: Long-term contract (length to be confirmed)
- Location: Remote (within the U.S.)
- Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday
- Pay Rate: $65-$73/hour
- Employment Type: W-2 (no C2C or 1099)
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Engagement: Contract role through Maleda Tech.
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