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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

About this job

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to develop and support a new fleet of native mobile apps. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for clean, well architected code, and can work well in a team environment. Joining the Foot Locker mobile development team means that your hard work really matters. We are currently working on the next generation of our retail apps with millions of page views. The world of digital retail is changing, be a part of a team that can implement and deliver forward thinking apps that meet the challenges of this evolving landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Participate in the full lifecycle of Android based apps by using Java, Android SDK, and Android Studio

* Contribute to the architecture and implementation of new features, data modeling, and interface guidelines adherence

* Work closely with the API team to define and consume API services for the apps

* Participate in regular code reviews and open team communication

* Work in agile development methodology, including sprint planning, effort estimation and change management

* Maintain and enhance existing products, balancing schedules among maintenance activities and new product development

* Create and document technical requirements, solution architecture, release notes as needed

* Build and maintain deep technical skills in Android staying current with recent and upcoming changes to core technologies

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

* Strong technical expertise in Android Development

* Familiarity with RxJava

* Familiarity with GIT version control

* Understanding of overall app architectures like MVVM, MVP, MVC

* Strong understanding of general Android constructs such as Android XML layouts, Content Providers, Fragments, and Activities

* A deep familiarity with the Java language, Android API libraries and Android Developer Tools

* Consistently meets or exceeds deadlines on programming projects

* Knowledge of RESTful Web-Services, JSON, networking protocols

* Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field

* Minimum 4 years of Android app development experience in building and delivering consumer facing mobile apps