Senior Software Engineer Android

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

This is a hands-on engineering position developing mobile and OTT applications for the Android Ecosystem in Java/Kotlin. In this role, you will work with a cross-functional team of Product Managers, Designers, Mobile/Web/Backend Engineers, and Content Creators to conceptualize and develop world-class Disney apps. Based on your experience, you will apply technical expertise to manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables and will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. You will architect reusable solutions that are shared across all DMED apps. You may lead others to solve complex problems and provide oversight and direction to other software engineers. The DMED Mobile Engineering team develops some of the most downloaded and successful Google/Amazon apps in the marketplace, including the ESPN, ESPN Fantasy, Marvel Unlimited, ABC News, ABC Entertainment, and the National Geographic apps.Responsibilities : Designing, Coding, PR Reviews, Writing TestsCollaborating with QA and Automation TeamInteracting with the Product Development team to review requirements and discuss feature developmentBasic Qualifications : Up to 5+ years hands-on professional development experience with Android on all OS versionsExperience working a significant consumer app that is currently available in marketplaceStrong understanding of OO design patterns and conceptsA sound understanding of HTTP and REST-style web servicesDemonstrated ability to design and build dynamic multi-threaded mobile apps.Solid understanding of Android app development life cycle including Google Play and Amazon App Store compliance policies and submissions requirementsAbility to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as ability to work independentlyExperience with unit test frameworks and continuous integration systemsMotivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanationsWrite efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user-facing features, or fixing defectsTroubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platformsAnalyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability and performanceUnderstand product architecture, assisting the Software Architects as necessaryManage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentWork with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering supportEmbrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code and effective communicationOperate as a resource to less experienced Software Engineers, providing an open learning environment for cross-team knowledge sharingRequired Education : BS, BA, or advanced degree in computer science, engineering or its equivalent.Additional Information : #DMEDCXP

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