Sr. Android Developer (ESPN)
Burbank, CA

Job Description

Job Description

The Sr. Android Developer will apply technical expertise to manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables and will be responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the development of quality code for multiple ESPN apps and will define coding standards and development best practices. The Software engineer owns the technical implementation of projects and is expected to provide, training, guidance, and mentorship to other members of the team. This role is expected to guide decisions on technical strategy, architecture, best practices, tools, and utilities.

This is a hands-on engineering position that requires expert level proficiency in Java, Android SDK, device capabilities, and Android OS variations. The Android Software Engineer will architect reusable solutions that are shared across all ESPN apps. The ideal candidate is passionate about Java, Android, technology, apps, and sports.

Job Type

Full Time

Segment

Direct-to-Consumer and International

Category

Technology

Basic Qualifications

* A minimum of 4 years of related work experience
* A minimum of 3 years hands-on professional Android development experience
* Extensive experience with Java and full command of Android APIs on all OS versions
* Experience working a significant consumer app that is currently available in marketplace

Business

Direct-to-Consumer and International

Required Education

BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent

Postal Code

91505

Responsibilities

* Development of new and existing ESPN apps for the Android platform from conceptualization to launch
* Development of quality code using cutting-edge techniques, tools, and utilities
* Guide decisions on architecture and technical strategy
* Research, test, and implement new techniques, frameworks, and utilities
* Define development/design standards and best practices
* Partner with cross-functional teams to define new product requirements, features, and functionality
* Keep abreast of industry trends and technologies, and be prepared to apply them quickly

Job Description

The Sr. Android Developer will apply technical expertise to manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables and will be responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the development of quality code for multiple ESPN apps and will define coding standards and development best practices. The Software engineer owns the technical implementation of projects and is expected to provide, training, guidance, and mentorship to other members of the team. This role is expected to guide decisions on technical strategy, architecture, best practices, tools, and utilities.

This is a hands-on engineering position that requires expert level proficiency in Java, Android SDK, device capabilities, and Android OS variations. The Android Software Engineer will architect reusable solutions that are shared across all ESPN apps. The ideal candidate is passionate about Java, Android, technology, apps, and sports.

Basic Qualifications

* A minimum of 4 years of related work experience
* A minimum of 3 years hands-on professional Android development experience
* Extensive experience with Java and full command of Android APIs on all OS versions
* Experience working a significant consumer app that is currently available in marketplace

Required Education

BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent

Responsibilities

* Development of new and existing ESPN apps for the Android platform from conceptualization to launch
* Development of quality code using cutting-edge techniques, tools, and utilities
* Guide decisions on architecture and technical strategy
* Research, test, and implement new techniques, frameworks, and utilities
* Define development/design standards and best practices
* Partner with cross-functional teams to define new product requirements, features, and functionality
* Keep abreast of industry trends and technologies, and be prepared to apply them quickly