Python Job: Android Developer

As an Android Developer, you will play a key role in supporting emergency service agencies in Australia and overseas with our mobile mapping solution. You’ll be making a difference in the delivery of critical emergency services including combating bushfires and recovery from floods.

Your focus will be development and maintenance of our Android (Java) app, and you will work in the team that develops our iOS and Android apps, as well as our web platform and backend systems. Fire Front is a flexible workplace where we work in the Sydney CBD a few days per week for mentoring, collaboration and innovation.

We are keen to hear from candidates with 3 years of experience in Android app development in Java.

This is a great role for an enthusiastic Android developer looking to work with an innovative established app and platform, and with the latest AWS tools and infrastructure. You will work with a team lead and other developers creating a sophisticated and innovative solution that makes a tangible impact on public safety outcomes.

We are looking for a candidate that wants to work on a casual basis for up to 4 days per week, with flexible hours and location.

Your skills:

• Demonstrated experience in Android (Java) with at least 3 years experience building apps - including some quality Android apps that you can show us.
• An enthusiastic interest in developing applications with cloud ecosystems.

Your tasks:

• Contribute to the architecture, design, and coding of software features on Android
• Develop your experience with new development techniques and environments within our stack – want to learn iOS or Python too?
• Contributing to a spirit and culture of continuous improvement
• Produce high quality designs and solutions that are scalable and maintainable

About you:

• You have graduated from a Computer Science, Engineering or related course/experience
• You have an interest in emergency services, emergency management or spatial/mapping solutions.
• You know there isn't one single answer to a software engineering problem and can suggest alternatives based on your experience and research
• You are a team player. You will be working within our development team and you will be enhancing our capacity through your development experience
• You can create a great architecture for a feature or capability, and you can also clearly articulate the logic and justification behind the design in terms of both business and user goals
• You have an enthusiasm for learning and continually look for new ways to improve existing systems as well as building new ones.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $70.00 – $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexible hours

Experience:

• Android development: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in SYDNEY, NSW 2000

Application Deadline: 20/02/2023