Android Developer - Freelance

Job description / Role

The Android Developer will be responsible for creating, maintaining and implementing the source code that makes up the application or program and designing the prototype application, indicate program unit structure, and coordinate application plans with the development team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic:
• Produce fully functional software applications
• Translate software requirements into workable programming code and maintain and develop programs for use in business.

Operational:
• Collaborate with a team of IT professionals to set specifications for new applications
• Write high-quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines
• Perform unit and integration testing before launch and Conduct functional and non-functional testing
• Writing detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators
• Evaluate existing applications to redesign, update and add new features
• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code
• Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients
• Combining all elements of the program design and testing it
• Conducting testing and installing the program into production

Requirements

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:
• Must be adept in computer languages and have the good technical know-how.
• Expertise within a particular type of application such as databases
• Expertise in backend and mobile application.
• Should have an in-depth knowledge of languages, like ASP.net, PHP, javascript, jquery, iOS Mobile development (Android SDK), Objective C, Swfit, Google map SDK, Google map distance matrix API, Google maps routes API
• Knowledgeable with post/get method (server and client)
• Experienced with xcode as development platform or alike
• In-depth knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools

Behavioural Competencies:
• Good customer service skills to answer questions and fix issues
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Able work under pressure and make decisions that move the project forward
• Ensure that expected application performance are achieved

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.