Android Lead

Android Lead

Location: Dallas TX (Need Locals only. Hybrid role)

Lead Software Engineer (Android)

Job Summary

Advanced experience in designing writing program code testing documenting and implementing functionally appropriate technically sound and wellintegrated application systems in accordance with Customer requirements organizational methodologies and standards. Identifies and prevents production problems and implement immediate resolution efforts across technology areas. Mentoring Software Engineers holistic vision of organization and impact focusing on shift left activities.

We re looking for an experienced and passionate Android engineer to join the Android platform team. You will be a core contributor to the code base and you will also help mentor other engineers and have a large influence on important technical decisions. Our Mobile team builds products and features that drive the core experience on the Southwest Airlines mobile application. This position will play a key role in building and supporting mobile features. In this role there will be opportunity to work across different development stacks and influence product decisions.

Responsibilities

Design and build intuitive features to improve the experience of the Android platform using Java Kotlin and Jetpack Compose

Work closely with our Digital Experience Team to conceptualize develop and launch new and innovative features

Work with the Team to promote best practices and ensure a high quality bar is maintained

Improve the mobile codebase by working on foundational issues and helping to rearchitect as necessary

Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality

Promote robust and maintainable code clear documentation and deliver high quality work on a tight schedule

Drive the technical direction and feature roadmap of largescale cloud systems

Serve as a technical lead contributing to and directing the efforts of development teams including internal and external team members

Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis problem definition requirements solution development and proposed solutions

Drives detailed definition of feature requirements through discussions with product managers and customers

Supports continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies

Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications standards and programming

Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid is properly structured meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers devices or operating systems

Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice coaching and training opportunities

Update job knowledge by studying stateoftheart development tools programming techniques and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of Android technologies such as Java Kotlin Jetpack Jetpack Compose and Android Studio

Experience with Mobile Architecture patterns like MVP & MVVM

Experience with Kotlin and latest Android features and technologies

Strong understanding of software development principles capabilities and limitations of Android platform

Utilize MVVM design pattern and development best practices

Ability to understand and debug large and complex native application code bases

Experience working on complex systems with a large customer base

Qualityfirst mindset with an emphasis on designing features with testability as a prerequisite

Experience with and passion for Unit Testing and Code Coverage tools (Junit Jacoco Sonar)

Focus on continuous improvement and ongoing product health for the Android platform

Advanced source control skills (branching and versioning pull requests merge conflict resolution code reviews)

Security and encryption principles (e.g. biometrics RSA SqlCypher SecureAuth or Ping) is a plus

Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies practices concepts and technologies obtained through formal training and / or work experience

Proactively shares knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems

Advanced knowledge of at least one required programming language

Excellent partnering communication negotiation skills and execution in working with various Technology or partner Teams

Ability to articulate (verbally / visually) ideas approach concepts options risk impact and provides guidance to technical nontechnical and Leadership audiences

Ability to lead multiple assignments whether administrative or project related while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work

Ability to mentor others

Ability to lead ideating presentations mentoring and groupthinking sessions

Ability to influence without authority

Additional Job Description Education; Experience; Licensing/Certification; Physical Abilities; Other Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Required: Bachelors Degree in Business Engineering Computer Science or Information Systems or related field; or equivalent formal training

Experience

Required: Advancedlevel experience seasoned and specialized knowledge in software development and methodologies

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Physical Abilities

Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a wellgroomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines