Akkodis is seeking a Senior Android Developer for a contract position with a client in Toronto, ON (Hybrid). Ideally looking for experience with 2+ years developing native Android applications, 3+ years of Java, 2+ years of Kotlin, MVVM, security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID preference would be someone with the required skills and experience, particularly in large organizations.

Title: Senior Android Developer

Location: 155 Wellington Street West on site 4 days a week

Mandatory skills: Banking client experience , 2+ years developing native Android applications, 3+ years of Java, 2+ years of Kotlin, MVVM, security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID.

What is the Opportunity?

Work on RBC's Mobile Banking, awarded the 'Highest in Customer Satisfaction' by J.D. Power and RBC Avion Rewards, Canada's largest bank loyalty program. Our team is a pioneer in mobile app developments and our unique features earned many accolades. As an integral part of Royal Bank's Digital Family, we aim to push the boundaries of what's possible in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

This role is seeking an Android Developer who is passionate about technology and brings depth of mobile application experience. You will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned developers to hone your coding skills through technical analysis, design and consulting on RBC's Digital team. If you believe in your ability to deliver and are excited by the prospect of contributing an award winning app, then review the description below and tell us why you're the winning candidate.

Must-have

•Experience: 2+ years developing native Android applications, 3+ years of Java, 2+ years of Kotlin.

•Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts, Android application architecture and software design patterns

•Experience with Android libraries and best practices when it comes to communicating with RESTful services

•Automated testing via Junit and platform specific frameworks like Robolectric and Espresso

•Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate with stake-holders at different levels of abstraction (requirements, architecture and code)

•Understanding of Agile Methodologies

•Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree from an accredited University/College.

Nice-to-have

•Knowledge of new and upcoming sdk components in the Android space

•Good understanding of design patterns such as MVVM, and how they can be applied to Android development

•Developed UI with compose, coroutines and material design

•Knowledge of security protocols such as OAuth and OpenID.

•Securing data using the Android Keystore

•Developing with accessibility in mind

What will you do?

•Develop solutions to high complexity problems with frameworks and design patterns

•Leverage AI to accelerate code development

•Gather and assess requirements and recommend approaches

•Write and test code, consider non-functional requirements

•Work within an agile team and follow scrum best practices

•Review existing code to assess ongoing feasibility and maintainability

•Conduct impact analysis for proposed changes to or problems with the system

•Provide advice and guidance to product owner that will inform product decisions

•Stay current and competitive by keeping up-to-date with the latest Android platform capabilities and make relevant recommendations

•Articulate technical solutions to a broad audience ranging from non-technical to technical architects through presentations and documents

•Uphold the development team's coding standards by conducting peer code reviews

•Mentoring junior developers in the area of software engineering and Android best practices

What do you need to succeed?