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Android Software Engineer

Takealot.com
Location
Cape Town
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Takealot Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent experience of 6 years in Software Development
  • 3+ years professional mobile development experience
  • At least 2 years experience in native Android
  • Strong Computer Science and programming fundamentals
  • Full understanding of the Android application and activity lifecycles
  • Proficient in building modern, responsive Android interfaces using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and core Android architecture components
Nice to have
  • Android Java experience
  • iOS native development experience
  • Experience with network requests to RESTful APIs and using industry-standard libraries
  • Experience working with unit test frameworks
  • Experience with writing UI Automation scripts using Robot Framework
What the job really is

As an Android Software Engineer at Takealot, you will design, develop, and refine new features for the Android storefront, while also locating and resolving bugs and crashes. You will collaborate with teammates on design, code reviews, and estimation, contributing to a fast-paced and innovative environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement alongside industry leaders.

Benefits
  • Market-related Total Remuneration Package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Mentorship programme
  • Access to online learning platforms like MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera
  • Regular social events and activities
  • Staff discount on millions of products
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary mentioned
  • The tech stack includes modern technologies like Kotlin and Google Cloud, but also mentions legacy aspects like Java and RESTful APIs
  • Candidates must reside in South Africa, which may limit international applicants
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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