Applaudo Studios is hiring a Senior Android Developer to solve complex technical challenges and build high-quality mobile applications at scale. In this role, you will take ownership of your work, set high engineering standards, and make architectural decisions that support both current product needs and long-term growth within a collaborative culture.
What You'll Do
- Act as a hands-on developer driving Android software development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to design, architect, and deliver robust, scalable, and secure mobile solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Take ownership of complex technical problems, ensuring solutions support future growth and platform evolution.
- Set and uphold high technical standards by applying best practices in code quality, architecture, design patterns, and documentation.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical knowledge sharing.
- Ensure deliverables meet defined architectural, security, and compliance standards in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in the design and enforcement of automated testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Contribute to the adoption and integration of AI-powered tools to improve development workflows and engineering productivity.
- Support strategic technical initiatives related to platform modernization and the scalable rollout of new features.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in Android development.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Kotlin, Android SDKs, and commonly used libraries such as Retrofit, Dagger, and Jetpack.
- Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges, including performance optimization, load-time improvements, and debugging issues such as ANRs and UI/layout delays.
- Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns, best practices, and clean code principles.
- Experience working in cross-functional, agile teams and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring junior developers and sharing knowledge on software engineering best practices.
- Experience building and maintaining scalable Android applications.
- English proficiency.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with AWS managed or serverless technologies.
Technical Stack
- Java
- Kotlin
- Android SDK
- Retrofit
- Dagger
- Jetpack
Team & Environment
You will work within cross-functional, agile teams.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Bogotá, Colombia.
