Android App Developer

Responsibilities: • Translate designs and wire frames into high quality code. • Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code. • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application. • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs. • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation. • Ability to work on project without detailed instructions; taking the initiative with this job is important. • Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions. • Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects. • Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies. • Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders standardizing the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort. Desired intern skills: • Self-Motivated. • Administrative Skills. • Strong Communication Skills to liaise with various departments locally and internationally. • Focused. • Determined. • Accomplishing targets on time. • Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision. • A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape. • Ability to multi task and good time management skills. • Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team. • Excellent scoping and estimation skills. • Excellent testing/ QA skills. • Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles. Desired intern Abilities: • Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME). • Familiar with the Android SDK Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system. • Familiar with Eclipse/Android Studio. Common: • Understanding of other compiled languages. • Experience on web service integration (JSON, XML). • Experience of development using web technologies. • Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns. • Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP. • Experience building web apps. • Experience using social media APIs. • Ads integration using a 3rd party ad server. • Using version control. • Excellent debugging and optimisation skills. Competencies for success: • Creativity. • Learning on the Fly. • Technical Learning. • Action Orientated. • Dealing with Ambiguity. • Presentation Skills. • Peer Relationships. • Time Management. • Written Communications. • Problem Solving. Apply directly at: https://ideamagix.com/apply/