Android Application Developer
Recruiter
Focal Point Positioning
Listed on
18th June 2021
Location
Remote
Salary/Rate
£30000 - £40000
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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Android Application Developer Location: Offices in Cambridge & Bristol (remote/office-based)Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Length: Full-time / Permanent
Job Reference: FPP/SE8 Providing Next Generation Positioning Solutions We believe that GNSS is one of the marvels of the modern world and here at FocalPoint, we are on a journey to revolutionise positioning and navigation for smartphones, wearables and vehicles. Over a trillion dollars of the US economy and over 800 billion euros of the European economy currently depends on this incredible positioning and timing system. However, the sensitivity and accuracy of current receivers fail the levels of performance 21st century businesses and individuals demand. Backed by some of the largest names in the global tech industry, our technologies transform the capability of all GNSS systems worldwide. The Opportunity: We are looking for an Android Application developer who is passionate about technology and excited about the goals of our company. You will join our software engineering team and work closely with our GNSS and navigation engineers to help bring our technologies to life via a range of projects, including proof of concept demonstrators, visualization tools, and customer products. Key Responsibilities Take a leading role in the development of our Android software products and tools Contribute to all aspects of the software development life cycle Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver solutions ranging from internal tools to customer-facing products and demonstrations When necessary, be reactive to internal and external customer requirements Contribute to the maintenance of our codebase Proactively generate relevant documentation Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes Your Experience Essential Experience working as a software engineer to design, build, test and deliver Android software applications Strong programming skills in Java/Kotlin Working in a team environment Desirable Knowledge of Android testing frameworks and packages (robolectric, dagger, mockito) Experience with Flutter Experience with modern engineering tools and methods including version control systems (Git) and continuous integration systems. Experience using Firebase Knowledge of basic architectural principles e.g. MVVM, MVP UI/UX design experience Experience writing software in other languages including C++, Python and Matlab Experience working in an Agile software engineering team Knowledge of positioning and navigation algorithms, tools and technologies Your Development and Perks Your development is equally important as our business grows and we offer opportunities including appraisals, career development plans, training courses, feedback sessions through 1-2-1 meetings, knowledge-sharing and cross-training. Our generous benefits package includes the following: 5% matched contribution pension scheme Flexible working (office and remote working to suit your needs) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Extra annual leave between Christmas - New Year's Access to CharlieHR PerksAtWork Company Options Scheme* £2000 Recommend a friend scheme Office-based Friday lunches on us Office-based fruit deliveries and unlimited amounts of caffeine Vitality Health core package private healthcare (also includes mental health cover, employee assistance programme, discounted gym memberships and more) *Company Options are not offered as part of the package. You may be offered them throughout your employment. Are You Ready to Change the World? Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our successes are achievements driven by our employees. And that is why our culture is about investing, cultivating and growing our people. We thrive on being trailblazers in the industry and in being honest and the best at everything we do, we will always lead the way in the industry. Equality, diversity and inclusion is what we continue to build upon. We aim to attract diverse talent from around the world, ensure fairness and equality is at the top of our agenda and sustain an inclusive culture where everyone can grow and succeed. How Do I Apply? To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you want to work for Focal Point Positioning by clicking apply now with the job reference in the subject.
