Job Specifications
Title: Android Engineer
Location: Calgary, AL - Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Required skills: Kotlin , Android Architecture, MVVM
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Android Engineer to help drive development of our flagship Android applications. As a senior member of the team, you will architect, build, and optimize new features, collaborate closely with product and design, and champion best practices in code quality and mobile performance. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about building robust, scalable mobile solutions and continuously improving their craft.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality features for our Android apps using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, QA, and other engineers) to deliver impactful solutions.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to team standards.
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decisions for the mobile platform.
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and share knowledge with the team.
Diagnose and resolve complex performance, reliability, and scalability issues.
Champion automated testing, CI/CD practices, and continuous integration.
Stay current with Android platform updates, emerging mobile technologies, and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5–7 years of professional experience developing and maintaining Android applications at scale.
Strong proficiency in Kotlin including Coroutines, Flows, inline & higher‑order functions, generics and Android SDK.
Deep understanding of Android Architecture Components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, Navigation).
Deep experience with Jetpack Compose and modern UI development.
Solid grasp of object-oriented design, MVVM, and modular architecture principles.
Experience with dependency injection frameworks such as Dagger or Hilt.
Experience with performance profiling, memory management, and crash analysis tools.
Experience with RESTful APIs, networking, and asynchronous programming.
Experience with unit testing and debugging tools.
Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development environments.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with Vink’s privacy policy.
About the Company
VLink Inc. is a global software engineering and tech talent partner, delivering next-gen software development, DevOps & AI-powered solutions, and expert software professionals to businesses across the globe.
Founded in 2006, VLink helps organizations--from Fortune 500s to SMBs--accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency & drive innovation in an ever-evolving tech landscape by leveraging the latest technologies and the best IT talent.
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