Intermediate Software Engineer - Android (Hybrid, South Africa) - Sandton, Gauteng (Hybrid)

Intermediate Software Engineer - Android
(Hybrid, South Africa) - Sandton, Gauteng (Hybrid)

 

About Glucode  

Glucode is a company that specialises in designing and developing apps for various businesses worldwide. We help our clients create globally competitive apps across different sectors, such as finance, insurance, health, transport, and entertainment. 

 

We are a diverse team of dreamers, creators, and problem solvers who believe in making the world a better place through technology. We collaborate with our clients and teams to solve problems in the best possible way and uphold our core values of: curiosity, courage, integrity, quality, and passion. Our mission is to be the best mobile partner for companies and work with those whose values align with our own to create beautifully designed, meaningful, easy to use, mobile apps that make a real impact in the world.

 

About the Job

The Intermediate Software Engineer role is a mid-level position within the engineering team, responsible for implementing moderately complex features and optimising existing code. This role requires a solid technical background, good problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Software Development
   • Implement moderately complex features, perform code optimisation, and refactor existing code
   • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
   • Collaborate with team members to ensure successful completion of tasks
   • Complete daily, accurate timesheets that is submitted weekly for review
2. Technical Leadership
   • Provide guidance and support to junior developers, sharing knowledge and expertise
   • Participate in design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
3. Quality Assurance
   • Ensure code quality by conducting thorough testing and debugging
   • Collaborate with the QA team to develop and execute test plans and test cases
4. Learning and Skill Development
   
   • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
   • Continuously develop technical skills and adapt to new technologies as required
5. Collaboration and Teamwork
   • Collaborate with team members, contributing to planning, estimation, and prioritisation of tasks
   • Work closely with other departments (e.g., Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure alignment of engineering goals with overall business objectives

Key Competencies:

1. Technical Expertise
   • Good proficiency in one or more programming languages, frameworks, and tools
   • Good understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns
   • Good familiarity with system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimisation techniques 
   • Good at implementing solutions effectively, ensuring proper follow-through and adjustment.
2. Leadership and Coaching
   • Good at guiding, coaching, and supporting junior developers
   • Good experience in contributing to cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among team members
   • Good understanding and consideration for a broader range of perspectives.
3. Project Management
   • Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
   • Good ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus on project objectives
4. Communication and Collaboration
   • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
   • Good interpersonal skills, with a focus on building rapport and fostering teamwork
   • Good at providing constructive feedback that fosters team development and personal growth.
5. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
   • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges
   • Good at evaluating trade-offs and making informed decisions based on available data and resources
   • Good skills in creating creative solutions to a broader range of challenges

 

Key Behaviours:

1. Values Alignment
   • Company Values: Adheres to the company’s values in all professional behaviours.
   • Cultural Sensitivity: Respects and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
   • Engagement: Actively participates in and commits to the company’s mission and culture.
2. Collaboration and Teamwork
   • Participation: Actively participates in team meetings and activities, contributing ideas, feedback, and support.
   • Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve common goals.
   • Building Relationships: Fosters positive working relationships with colleagues.
   • Receiving Feedback: Accepts feedback from leaders and colleagues and responds positively.
3.  Adaptability and Continuous Learning
   • Flexibility: Adapts to various roles and responsibilities, embracing new challenges.
   • Openness to Change: Embraces new processes, technologies, and environments.
   • Resilience: Maintains performance under pressure and quickly recovers from setbacks.
   • Learning Agility: Continuously seeks opportunities to learn and improve.
   • Adaptability in Structure: Adjusts to changes in organisational structure and responsibilities.
4. Time Management and Reliability
   • Prioritisation: Identifies and focuses on high-priority tasks.
   • Reliability and Dependability: Consistently delivers quality work on time.
   • Efficiency: Makes optimal use of time and resources.
   • Punctuality: Arrives on time and manages time efficiently.
5. Professional Conduct and Integrity
   • Appearance and Conduct: Maintains a professional appearance and demeanour.
   • Respect for Others: Treats colleagues, partners, and clients with respect.
   • Confidentiality: Safeguards sensitive information.
   • Respect for Leadership Decisions: Supports leadership decisions and understands their organisational impact.
6. Leadership and Proactivity
   • Influence: Positively influences and motivates others.
   • Initiative: Takes proactive actions without waiting for prompts.
   • Responsibility: Takes ownership of tasks and leads by example.
   • Fearless Feedback: Raises issues, concerns, or risks appropriately.
7. Work Ethic and Accountability
   • Honesty: Remains truthful and transparent in all dealings.
   • Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and their outcomes.
   • Commitment to Quality: Strives to produce high-quality work consistently.
   • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in work.
   • Compliance with Policies: Diligently adheres to company policies and guidelines.

 

About You

At Glucode, we value individuals with a self-starter mentality. We believe that taking initiative is crucial for achieving excellence. While we encourage collaboration, we also honor those who can work independently, and we provide flexibility and responsibility to get the job done right.

 

As someone that is passionate about Android and curious about new developments on the platform you can be a valuable addition to our team. Your goal is to reach millions of users and improve their experiences with your solutions. With your self-starter mentality, you enjoy a balance of collaboration and individual projects. You're a curious thinker who's constantly exploring new ways to solve problems.

 

Core Education and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience working with Android native development.
• Experience in using Kotlin and Java programming languages.

 

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with Google Play Store and knowledge of Android app submission and release processes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience in debugging complex issues.
• Familiar in Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology and the ability to work with Android unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
• Familiarity in implementing RESTful APIs, data caching, and offline data synchronization.
• Familiarity with Git version control system and Agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
• Exposure to third-party libraries and APIs, such as Firebase, AWS, Dagger, Glide etc.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Huawei Store and knowledge of app submission and release processes.
• Ability to develop reactive mobile applications using the latest frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and flows.

Our Benefits

• Group Medical Aid percentage contribution.
• Group Life Scheme benefit.
• Apple computer: to seamlessly conduct your work.
• Fitness Watch Gift. 
• Home Office Allowance.
• Monthly Cell phone/Data Allowance.
• Personal Device Insurance.

 

Why Glucode

• We have won a design award for our beautiful office space, and we have won the ‘best place to work’ award.
• Work on leading and award-winning projects both locally and internationally.
• Frequently engage and collaborate with our leaders and leadership teams.
• Directly engage with clients and team members of various skill levels across disciplines.
• Have influence on a diversity of projects.
• Work on meaningful problems that make the world a better place.
• Be in control of your growth with our Growth Track framework.
• Work with a wide range of exciting technologies, such as KMM, Compose and ML.
• We value community and fun with a year-end bash and frequent team outings.

 

How To Apply
Simply click on the "Apply" button. We value your unique skills and qualities, and to better understand you, we've prepared a few short questions. Take a moment to provide your thoughtful responses, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

 

Want to know more? Head over to our handbook https://handbook.glucode.com. check out our webpage www.glucode.com and follow us on our LinkedIn page.