Android Developer - Internship

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an enthusiastic Android Mobile Developer Intern to join our dynamic team. This role involves creating innovative software enhancements and mobile applications for both internal purposes and external clients. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our Chief Technology Officer (CTO)/Solution Architect and other key project stakeholders to define problems, architect solutions, and drive projects through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Department: Technology

Reports to: Adrian Delancy,

Location: Chicago, Illinois

WHO WE ARE

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

Identify and plan for new features
Develop application programming interfaces (APIs) to support mobile functionality
Remain up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps
Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions
Work closely with colleagues to constantly innovate app functionality and design
Communicate with users to understand their needs and experiences
Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of iOS back-end services
Knowledge of Apple’s design principles and application interface guidelines
Proficient in code versioning tools including Git
Familiarity with push notifications, APIs, and cloud messaging
Experience with continuous integration
The skill to track and document your work, record time, communicate results in accordance with some Project Management tool
Prior Startup experience
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design optimized for embedded systems
A strong understanding of the common challenges with mobile/embedded devices including power management, resource optimization, and wireless network readability

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
At least 2 years of professional experience in Java programming and Android mobile application development
Significant experience with development in Java/Kotlin
Solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design optimized for embedded systems
A strong understanding of the common challenges with mobile/embedded devices including power management, resource optimization, and wireless network readability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic proficiency with Git

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in building Android libraries and demonstrable proficiency/mastery of the Android Platform architecture, the Gradle build system, the use of ProGuard and the UI, Animation, Graphics, Location and Sensors, and Connectivity APIs
Experience with popular frameworks such as Google Play services, Firebase and native Android geolocation APIs
Understanding of RESTful APIs and experience with Linux and Bash Command Line Interface

Digital Factory is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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