Role description
Senior Android Developer
Lead II - Software Engineering
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are:
UST is looking for a Senior Android developer to join our client project, one of the largest financial institutions. You will have the opportunity to continue to modernize and improve one of the most successful banking apps in Canada while working with UST.
The opportunity:
- Develop solutions to complex problems using frameworks and design patterns
- Collect and analyze requirements, then suggest optimal approaches
- Write and test code, keeping non-functional requirements in mind
- Collaborate within an agile team and adhere to scrum best practices
- Review existing code to evaluate ongoing feasibility and maintainability
- Perform impact analysis for proposed system changes or issues
- Offer guidance and recommendations to the product owner to influence product decisions
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Android platform capabilities and provide relevant suggestions
- Communicate technical solutions to a diverse audience, from non-technical individuals to technical architects, through presentations and documentation
- Ensure adherence to the team s coding standards by conducting peer code reviews
- Provide mentorship to junior developers in software engineering and Android best practices
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- At least 5 years of experience developing native Android applications and 3+ years of Java development experience
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts, Android app architecture, and software design patterns
- Experience with Android libraries and best practices for interacting with RESTful services
- Proficiency in automated testing using Junit and platform-specific frameworks like Robolectric and Espresso
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels (requirements, architecture, and code)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Knowledge of emerging Android SDK components
- Strong understanding of design patterns like MVVM and their application to Android development
- Familiarity with security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID
- Experience securing data using the Android Keystore
- Consideration of accessibility in development
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: Ontario
Compensation Range: $104,000-$130,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment
At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.
Un lieu de travail à égalité des chances, sans Discrimination et harcèlement
Chez UST, nous nous efforçons de fournir un environnement de travail exempt de discrimination et harcèlement. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et des décisions en matière d'emploi sont basés sur le mérite et les besoins de l'entreprise. Notre politique en matière de droits de l'homme illustre notre position à ce sujet. Nous nous engageons à respecter un emploi équitable des pratiques qui offrent des chances égales à tous les employés. Nous ne faisons pas discriminer ou permettre le harcèlement sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, du handicap, genre, origine nationale, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, expression de genre, âge, informations génétiques, statut militaire ou tout autre statut légalement protégé. Chez UST, nous valorisons la diversité et pensons qu'un lieu de travail diversifié crée un avantage compétitif.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
At UST, we use AI technology in our hiring process to verify candidate identity and ensure assessment integrity. This includes confirming that candidates complete interviews and assessments independently, without unauthorized assistance. By applying, you consent to this process. If you require accommodations, please contact [email protected] .
Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please let a member of our recruiting team know.
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Skills
android,android sdk,android studio,java,jetpack compose,kotlin,git,mvvm,dependency injection,firebase,restful api
Benefits
Compensation range: $104,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
