Junior Android Developer

About the Position

Full-Time, Salary Exempt

As a Junior Android Developer at TeamSideline, you will help design and implement software solutions for Android, working closely with senior engineers to build and ship new features. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to grow into a larger ownership role over time. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of hands-on development experience and a strong passion for learning and technology.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities associated with this role are:

• Coding and Programming:
• • Develop and maintain Android application features using Kotlin, under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
  • Write unit tests and help improve test coverage.

• Problem Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot issues in existing code. Contribute ideas and solutions to enhance software functionality.

• Strategic Decision Making: Identify and communicate strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the company to guide technological decisions and leverage efficiency opportunities.

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features. Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.

• Escalation: Escalate complex or unresolved issues to higher-level team members.

• Documentation: Document written code, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer within the team.

• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. Actively participate in professional development activities to enhance technical skills.

• Collaboration: Perform additional duties and projects as requested.

Skills & Qualifications

The key skills associated with this role are:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of programming languages such as Kotlin, C#, Sql. Familiarity with the following:

• • Experience building Android applications with Kotlin in production environments.

• • Experience developing modern Android UI using Jetpack Compose

• • Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

• • Experience with version control systems, such as Git.

• • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architecture.

• • Experience with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS or Azure.

• • 1-3 years of Android programming experience.

• • 1-3 years of triaging, debugging, and monitoring automated tests experience.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a passion for solving problems and learning to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and requests simultaneously while prioritizing company needs.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Team Oriented: Ability to gain the cooperation of others in the pursuit of company goals.

• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with proven track record of dependability and consistency.

About the Team

The people that work at TeamSideline are dedicated to simplifying and elevating the lives of our busy customers. We are a team of energetic professionals that have a passion for customer service. Our passion to making our customers’ lives better is why we never stop listening to our customers’ needs and exceeding them. TeamSideline provides web sites, mobile apps, scheduling, and registration services to customers throughout the US.  Major customers include Park and Recreation Departments and youth sports leagues.  TeamSideline prides itself on being a small company providing big company services.

Hiring Process Requirements

• The hiring process will consist of a screening interview, an interview with our technical team, and a final interview subject to adjustment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship, and must reside in and be able to work from the United States.
• All interviews, including any AI-assisted or automated screening rounds, require the candidate's live, unedited video presence. Voice-only, pre-recorded, or AI-generated stand-ins are not permitted.
• A final interview may be conducted in person prior to any offer of employment. Candidates unable or unwilling to attend an in-person final round will not be considered.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of prior employment and education history.
• References provided must be reachable and able to verify direct, first-hand experience working with the candidate.
• Candidates must be prepared to verify their identity with government-issued ID matching the name on their application at the in-person interview.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, TeamSideline offers the following benefits:

• 100% Remote Work – Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of working from home.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Start with 4 weeks of PTO to maintain work-life balance.
• Remote Work Stipend – Stay connected with company support for your internet and phone costs.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Reimbursements – Get reimbursed for essential healthcare needs.
• 401(k) Plan with 5% Company Match – Immediate vesting ensures your retirement savings grow from day one.