What are the responsibilities and job description for the Android Developer position at 1800contacts?
Who we are
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!
What You’ll Do
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, estimation, technical investigation, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Design, develop, test, and release high-quality Android application features and enhancements.
- Help maintain and improve a production Android application published in Google Play.
- Contribute to architecture discussions, technical strategy, and long-term codebase maintainability.
- Implement testing best practices and help improve software quality, reliability, and performance.
- Create technical specifications and documentation to support development and operational needs.
- Collaborate closely with Android and iOS developers, QA, Product Managers, Design, and Analytics teams.
- Mentor and support other engineers through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
- Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and development practices that improve the mobile platform.
- Participate in occasional off-hours or weekend support as part of a shared on-call or production support rotation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
- 5 years of professional Android development experience.
- Strong proficiency with Kotlin and Java.
- Experience with Android Studio, Gradle, and modern Android development practices.
- Experience building and supporting enterprise-scale Android applications published in Google Play.
- Experience working with REST/HTTP APIs and JSON data.
- Experience with asynchronous programming, concurrency, and Coroutines.
- Experience contributing across the full software development lifecycle from design through deployment and production support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience owning or leading portions of an Android codebase.
- Experience with modern Android architecture patterns and testing strategies.
- Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to technical leadership initiatives.
- Familiarity with technologies such as Jetpack Compose, GraphQL, CI/CD pipelines, and AI coding assistants.
What Makes You Successful
- You are a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team.
- You communicate clearly and work well across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You are adaptable and comfortable navigating changing business priorities and technical requirements.
- You care deeply about software quality, maintainability, and user experience.
- You enjoy learning, mentoring, and continuously improving your craft.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Monthly in-person collaboration with an otherwise remote-friendly environment.
- Latest flagship Android phone for testing and personal use.
- Paid phone service plan.
- Fast MacBook Pro and modern development tools.
- Close-knit, supportive engineering culture.
- Paid annual training conference and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Dedicated learning and development time.
- Opportunity to influence technical initiatives and help shape the future of the Android platform.
Perks
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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