Android Developer (Java, Kotlin)

**Only W-2 candidates who are local to the Orlando area will be considered**

CEI’s entertainment client is seeking an Android Developer to join their team!

Job at a glance:

• Long-term contract, with an initial term of 12 months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
• Pay rate is $65-$75/hr W2 optional benefits  (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k 401k matching)
• Hybrid position, onsite 4 days/wk and remote 1 day/wk in southwest Orlando, near I-4 & Epcot Center Dr
• Seeking candidates experienced in Android development using Java and Kotlin

Job Overview

Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands.

We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology and digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives!

This role sits in the Retail & Restaurant Commerce Technology organization within Technology & Digital for Client Parks, Experiences, and Products. It works closely with a diverse team of engineers and service owners from across the company.

Sr Android Developer will report to the Manager of Technology.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to large development projects and teams where a project comprises multiple components; collaborate with project teams as required, including 3rd party resources
• Apply practical knowledge of development and engineering to conceive, design, develop, test, and implement software fixes, enhancements, components, and/or new software systems and applications of moderate complexity
• Design and develop highly scalable software systems and applications in designated functional focus areas
• Implement assigned component level software development and fixes using new or existing technologies
• Participate in developing specifications for assigned components, projects or fixes
• Write code, complete programming, write tests, perform testing and debug code
• Follow established protocols for installation and maintenance, and complete documentation
• Develop, manage, create, and maintain the technical components related to server-side and mobile and web service-based solutions
• Interact and coordinate deliverables with other technical groups in the organization.
• Develop specifications for assigned projects
• Review or troubleshoot and perform testing
• Participate in conceiving and setting the architectural direction for the mobile and web components
• Serve as a high-level technical resource and “go-to” person for Android development, providing technical guidance and oversight
• Patriciate and practice problem analysis and issue resolution
• Recommends improvements to processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the effectiveness of the team

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of highly scalable software systems and components for mobile and web applications.
• Experience with SDLC, backlog management and tracking, and DORA metrics implementation.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and using tools such as Jira to track and perform ceremonies.
• 5 years of Object-Oriented Analysis, Design, and Development experience.
• Extensive experience with Android development using Java and Kotlin.
• Strong understanding of Android OS, Android SDK, and hardware integration and configuration.
• Experience with local storage RDBMS, NoSQL, and Android internal persistence stack.
• Extensive experience using Git, Gitlab, GitHub, and Harness for CI/CD.
• Expertise in HTTP and REST-style web services, and best practices for Mobile App integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of point-of-sales terminal applications or similar technologies.
• Experience in the design and development of mobile and web applications in Flutter.
• Experience designing APIs from scratch as well as extending existing frameworks while maintaining established patterns and architecture.
• Experience with Cloud solutions and development practices.
• Expertise in Splunk and application monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, New Relic, and Datadog.
• Experience with analytics and crash reporting tools like New Relic and Crashlytics.
• Understanding of modern SRE best practices.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their businesses and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.

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Salary : $65 - $75