Project Description
Join Hiredbuddy as an Entry-Level Android Developer and build the future of mobile experiences from anywhere in the US. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to create, iterate, and refine native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Ideal for motivated self-starters with foundational expertise in Android frameworks and a passion for clean, user-centric design.
Full Description
Role Overview
At Hiredbuddy, we're on a mission to redefine how people connect with professional opportunities. As an Android Developer, you'll be part of a agile, distributed team that delivers high-quality mobile solutions. This role is perfect for someone ready to launch their career in mobile development, working on real-world projects that impact users directly. You'll have the chance to learn from seasoned engineers, practice collaborative coding, and contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain features for our Android applications using Kotlin and Android Studio.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and ship new functionality.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while following modern Android best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and continuously improve our codebase.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by users, including beta and production releases.
- Contribute to the implementation of architecture patterns such as MVVM or MVI.
- Use Jetpack Compose to build responsive UI components and ensure the apps adhere to Material Design guidelines.
- Work with RESTful APIs and integrate third-party libraries to enhance functionality.
- Write unit tests and UI tests to ensure the robustness of the application.
- Collaborate in an agile environment, attending stand-ups, retros, and sprint planning.
- Document and share knowledge to support peer learning.
Technical Environment
Our tech stack is continuously evolving, but here’s what we currently emphasize:
- Language: Kotlin (primary), with some legacy Java.
- UI: Jetpack Compose is our primary tool for building UI, but you'll also deal with XML layouts on maintenance projects.
- Architecture: MVVM with a single-activity approach, using ViewModel and LiveData/Flow.
- Dependency Injection: Hilt.
- Networking: Retrofit and OkHttp.
- Database: Room.
- Version Control: Git and GitHub, with a strong emphasis on pull-request workflows.
- Testing: JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito.
We expect you to come in with a passion for to explore, not immediately profess, but you'll get plenty of support to ramp up.
Learning & Growth
We believe in continuous development. Your personal roadmap will include:
- Access to online courses and conference talks.
- Monthly 1:1s with our engineering lead to plan your career path.
- Pair programming and design review sessions.
- Annual budget for work-related books and certifications.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and learning journeys. If you don't meet every technical requirement on paper but you have a fire to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent self-study)
- 0-2 years of experience in Android development (internships or personal projects count)
- Good understanding of Kotlin and XML
- Basic familiarity with Android Studio, SDK, and version control (Git)
- Ability to write clean code with proper naming and documentation
- Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new tools and patterns
- Strong communication for asynchronous (remote) work
Nice to Have
- Exposure to Jetpack Compose
- Experience with REST APIs or backend integration
- Knowledge of mobile design patterns (MVP/MVVM)
- Any app published in the Google Play Store
Soft Skills
Excellent collaboration, methodical testing, and proactive communication.
Benefits
- Fully remote work from a solid home office setup
- laptop, keyboard, and additional monitors provided after onboarding
- Flexible work hours and generous time-off policy
- Access to online learning platforms (Udemy, Pluralsight)
- Annual home office stipend and internet reimbursement
- Monthly virtual team-building and happy hours
- Exposure to the latest Android technologies
- Potential for contract-to-hire conversion after 6 months