Hybrid Android Developer

at Detroit Labs

• Job title: Android Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Android, Gradle, Kotlin
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Auburn Hills, United States

About the role

• Android Developer developing native apps for connected vehicles at Detroit Labs. Working in Agile/Scrum environments, focusing on modern Kotlin and mobile security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using modern Kotlin
• Integrate applications with RESTful web services and connected systems
• Configure and maintain Gradle build files, product flavors, and project configurations
• Implement modern Android architecture patterns using Jetpack components
• Support CI/CD processes and automated builds using tools such as Fastlane
• Manage application releases through Google Play Console
• Ensure applications follow best practices for code quality, testing, and mobile security
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies
• Work a hybrid schedule, coming into the Auburn Hills office a minimum of three days per week

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience developing native Android applications that are published in the Google Play store (industry experience required)
• Experience with Kotlin (1.7+)
• Experience developing apps targeting modern Android API levels (30+)
• Comfort working in Android Studio and configuring Gradle build files, including product flavors
• Working knowledge of Jetpack architecture components (e.g., ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, Compose)
• Experience with Kotlin Coroutines
• Ability to integrate RESTful web services
• Experience managing application releases through Google Play Console
• Familiarity with Fastlane and supporting CI/CD workflows for mobile applications
• Understanding of mobile security best practices, including protecting data on device and in transit
• Experience writing unit and UI tests
• Proficiency with Git for source control
• Comfort working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Detroit Labs is not currently able to hire candidates who will reside outside of the United States during their term of employment

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401K contribution options
• Quarterly outings and events
• Paid vacation
• Parental leave program
• Monthly budgets for “team fun” bonding events
• Free lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & Learns
• Access to our mentorship program and employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer opportunities
• All-company remote-friendly activities
• Plenty of Detroit Labs swag