Android Developer

Our Chicago area client has a contract opportunity for an Android Developer that may lead to a full time role. This is a hybrid role onsite 3 days a week. This role will create stable, performant mobile experiences for both consumer-grade and enterprise Android devices, including Zebra devices with barcode scanning. This role involves ensuring application compatibility with Android OS upgrades and managing deployments through MDM platforms for chain-wide rollouts. You will also contribute to internal platform features like SSO with Ping and monitor application health using Dynatrace, Kibana, and Adobe Analytics.

• Design, implement, and enhance features across 15+ Android apps, optimizing for performance, stability, and barcode scanning on Zebra devices.
• Develop and maintain backend Spring Boot REST APIs that serve Android applications, with integrations to SAP services via Apigee.
• Implement push notifications and manage related Firebase or third-party configurations.
• Handle SQLite DB usage in apps; collaborate on backend Oracle database schema changes.
• Participate in Android OS upgrade testing and compatibility fixes, especially within MDM-managed enterprise deployments.
• Troubleshoot issues using logs and telemetry tools like Dynatrace and Kibana.
• Support internal platform development with focus on SSO and enterprise-grade security.
• Write clean, testable code using modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI).
• Contribute to backend logic where mobile and service data structures converge.
• Create technical documentation, including sequence diagrams and data flowcharts.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and CI/CD workflow improvements.

• Strong experience with native Android development using Kotlin/Java.
• Solid grasp of Jetpack libraries, UI best practices, and mobile architecture patterns.
• Hands-on experience with SQLite and push notification implementations.
• Experience building and integrating with REST APIs via Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with SSO concepts, especially Ping Identity.
• Understanding of MDM platforms (e.g., Intune, AirWatch) and enterprise deployments.
• Familiarity with API gateways like Apigee, and backend data flow.
• Experience debugging Android apps using Dynatrace, Kibana, and Adobe Analytics.
• Exposure to Zebra device SDKs and barcode scanning integration.
• Ability to document technical systems through flowcharts and sequence diagrams.
• Experience optimizing performance for rugged devices (e.g., Zebra).
• Knowledge of SAP integration protocols (OData, RFC, BAPI).
• Familiarity with CI/CD for Android apps (Bitrise, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Exposure to backend data modeling and schema upgrades beyond mobile-side SQLite.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Android and API development.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.