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Senior Android Developer

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

The Senior Android Developer—reporting to the Leader, Development will be responsible for prototyping, architecting, detailed design, coding, code review, and unit testing mobile and web applications. You will create and maintain relevant technical documentation. You are an expert in technologies related to Android, and Web-based front-end application frameworks, design patterns, SDLC methodologies, and experience working in an Agile software development environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications for payments platform.

• Independently managing and executing development assignments from start to finish.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Identifying and correcting bottlenecks and fix bugs.

• Helping maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

• Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our app remains competitive.

• Actively participating in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

You bring:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong portfolio of released applications on the Google Play Store.

• Proficient in Android Studio or Kotlin and Java.

• Experience with Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.

• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.

• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.

• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.

• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.

• Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Hands-on experience working in Agile environments.

• Experience with secure communication, encryption practices, and integration with Android KeyStore/EncryptedSharedPreferences for secure token and sensitive data storage.

• Strong understanding and practical experience with MVVM architecture, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and Flow.

• Experience with DI frameworks to improve code maintainability and testability.

• Proficiency in writing unit tests (JUnit, Mockito) and automated UI tests as well as configuring CI/CD pipelines.

• Proven experience implementing accessibility features, including dynamic font scaling and ensuring compatibility with TalkBack.

• Experience with push notifications and familiarity with integrating BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and QR scanning.

• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Nice to have:

• Experience with payment processing and financial services applications.

• Knowledge of security and encryption practices in mobile development.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

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Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.