Western Governors University Mobile Engineer (Android)

What you’ll do:

• Help migrate our existing Java app to Kotlin.


• Deliver across the entire app life cycle – concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.


• Work on large scalable mobile software for Android.


• Help redesign, design, and implement new student-facing and employee-facing features.


• Work with the team to make key decision about the future of the application and the architecture of the code, as well as what libraries we use.

• Create, prototype, and implement compelling user interfaces for different mobile form factors, with emphasis on simplicity and usability

What you bring:

• Ability to gather requirements, architect, design, and build Android mobile applications in both Java and Kotlin.


• Proven experience building high-quality, professional, consumer-facing mobile applications


• Strong Experience with Java/Kotlin and Android SDK

• Experience optimizing mobile location services in Android


• Experience working on social apps with social media API integrations


• Experience working with RESTful APIs


• Experience with agile workflow and Git based repositories


• A portfolio of applications or work done that can be demoed

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field OR equivalent practical experience.


• Experience with consuming web services


• Experience or knowledge of Agile work environments


• The ability to work both independently and with a team