Android Developer

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future-and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Summary:

As an Android mobile developer focused on architectural improvements, this role involves enhancing the underlying structure of applications to ensure optimal performance and scalability. You'll work on low-level improvements that directly impact how the app operates, refining core functionalities, and addressing performance bottlenecks. The team you will be joining has a deep understanding of Android development, where you'll contribute to both the architectural integrity and technical efficiency, driving forward the evolution of mobile app infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement architectural improvements to enhance app performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work on low-level systems and components to optimize the app's core functionality and responsiveness.
• Refactor and update existing codebases to align with modern best practices and new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements into the app's architecture.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve efficiency across the app.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to architectural standards and clean coding practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest Android frameworks, tools, and industry trends to continually improve the app's design and operation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to the app's architecture and underlying systems.
• You will be working on a mobile specific development team with experienced mobile developers. You will have many opportunities to collaborate with the team and learn from well versed developers.

Recommended Skills:

• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin for Android development.
• Basic Understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVP, MVVM, Clean)
• Familiarity with performance profiling tools (Android Studio) for identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Debugging skills and experience troubleshooting complex app issues.
• Familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (backend developers, designers, QA) to ensure seamless integration.
• Strong communication skills for articulating technical concepts and improvements.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Mockito) is a plus.

Required Education/Experience:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years professional Android development experience, internship experience or equivalent

Learn about the Vivint Culture and why it's a great place to grow your career!

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:

• Free daily lunch and drinks on site
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time away
• Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
• Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables
• Employee Resource Groups

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

SAFETY:

Vivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employee must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.