Hybrid Android Engineer

at Pulselive - A Sony Sports Company

• Job title: Android Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: A$84,010 - A$116,010 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, Gradle, iOS, Java, Jenkins, JUnit, Kotlin, Mockito
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Join Pulselive as an Android Engineer creating and maintaining apps used by sports fans worldwide. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable, high-quality mobile experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks like Jetpack Compose.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, QA, and product managers to deliver high-quality features from concept to release.
• Work with complex RESTful APIs and third-party services to create seamless app experiences.
• Produce efficient, maintainable, and testable code using tools like JUnit, Espresso, and Mockk.
• Take part in sprint planning, code reviews, and regular stand-ups to ensure smooth workflow and collaboration.
• Use and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Bitrise, Jenkins) to ensure reliable, smooth app delivery.
• Coordinate with backend, iOS, and frontend engineers to ensure consistency and integration across platforms.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Android development experience using Kotlin (Java experience is optional).
• Strong understanding of the Android development lifecycle and Google’s design principles.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, complex integrations, and CMS-driven content.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Bitrise, Jenkins).
• Proficiency in testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, Mockito, and Mockk.
• Understanding of app architecture patterns like MVVM and tools like Room, sqlite3, and Gradle.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.