Senior Android Developer

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

Verizon Connect is guiding a connected world on the go by automating, optimizing and revolutionizing the way people, vehicles and things move through the world. Our full suite of industry-defining solutions and services put innovation, automation and connected data to work for customers and help them be safer, more efficient and more productive.

As a SAAS leader, we know our talent is the most important component to our success. We hire top talent and empower them to do their best work. As a division of Verizon, we combine the fun and excitement of a startup environment with the resources, operational excellence, and brand recognition of an established tech giant.

You will be responsible for engineering and maintaining features and components for our suite of mobile apps, with an emphasis on Android Development.

• Participating in product feature implementation, both independently and in cooperation with your multi-functional team
• Implementing changes and new features in a manner which promotes efficient, reusable and performant code.
• Liaising with product partners and other teams in the organization to complete the projects on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Participating in peer code reviews, managing criteria applied during code reviews.
• Investigating technical issues during the full development lifecycle.
• Providing effort estimations for the individual and team assignments.
• Coaching and mentoring less experienced members of the team.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Experience in software development.
• Experience in agile/lean methodologies and processes (ideally Kanban) leading process improvements and engineering disciplines.
• Experience working in larger project and team environments with product, application support and operations teams.
• Experience in Java.
• Experience with Kotlin.
• Experience in standard industry software development practices.
• Experience in build and release of applications to Google Play.
• Experience developing reusable frameworks.
• Experience using MVP or MVVM.
• Experience with Gitflow, code review processes and build pipelines.
• Experience writing unit tests as part of development cycle.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs with input to their design.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Ability to drive technical change.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral - with experience presenting to engineering and product groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or guide a team.
• Experience with customer-facing apps, with an emphasis on usability.
• Knowledge of the latest developments in the Android ecosystem.
• Experience with additional platforms, particularly .NET and iOS.
• Knowledge of AWS based architectures and services.
• Knowledge of mobile security concerns.

Why Verizon?
Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries, performance-based incentives and an employee Stock Program. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.
• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.
• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive health decisions.
• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.
• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.
• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.
• Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

*subject to business approval

Diversity & Inclusion

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Please note, in countries where there is a COVID-19 related government order or rule, Verizon is required to ensure that all employees accessing our workplace comply with these mandatory requirements. If you work in one of these locations, you will be required to provide us with your vaccination status prior to joining. If this, or any other COVID related requirement applies in your location, we will notify you about this before you start work.