Mobile Engineer (Kotlin)

Santiago
Technology /
Contractor /
Remote
ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Who we are: We're a global digital transformation partner for change agents, working to modernize their organizations. 

Who we help: Our 650+ digital specialists have helped global companies like Kraft Heinz, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group create business impact.

What we do: We offer clients end-to-end expertise across Business Strategy, Commerce, Platform, Products, Innovation, and beyond.

How we help: We work together as one connected team to drive business impact and ensure every strategy is actionable through to execution in the context of your organization’s broader ecosystem. We collaborate as cross-disciplinary pods and as extensions of client teams - ensuring the right perspectives contribute to creating connected, value-generating outcomes.

If you'd like to learn more about Apply Digital's culture click HERE.

LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Latin America, preferably working in hours that align to ET or PT.

Candidates located in Santiago, Chile are able to work out of our Santiago office as remote/hybrid employees. Candidates located outside of Santiago, Chile will be fully remote employees.

THE ROLE:

Are you an experienced software professional with a passion for building exceptional mobile experiences? Apply Digital is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in mobile development who is also committed to putting in the effort needed to succeed. If you enjoy pushing the boundaries of mobile engineering, have a keen eye for detail, and are enthusiastic about shaping the digital landscape while embracing a flexible work environment, we encourage you to apply!

Our preferred candidate has a basic understanding of back-end technologies, outstanding programming skills with an expertise in React Native and Typescript environment, and a great passion for developing highly-scalable and innovative applications. Familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus!

Responsibilities

    • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using Kotlin, ensuring seamless performance, responsiveness, and exceptional user experiences.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to deliver cutting-edge mobile solutions that align with client objectives and user needs.
    • Utilize Kotlin and Android Native best practices to architect, design, and implement robust and scalable mobile solutions.
    • Implement and integrate mobile engineering patterns that ensure code reusability, modularity, and maintainability across projects.
    • Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimize performance bottlenecks, and ensure the reliability of mobile applications across various devices and platforms.

Skills

    • Proficiency in Android native development, with a deep understanding of platform-specific nuances and capabilities.
    • Solid understanding of mobile engineering patterns, architectures, and best practices for building performant and scalable applications.
    • Go-getter with high level of independence for complex problem solving
    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
    • Adept at problem-solving and debugging, with a strong analytical mindset to identify and resolve technical challenges.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
    • Proven experience (ideally 3+ years) in Kotlin development, showcasing an in-depth understanding of platform-specific technologies.
    • Nice-to-have experience with mbile development using Compose , as well as a basic mobile applications development
    • Experience working with Android Native development.
    • Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mobile development.

Life At Apply Digital

    • Flexibility - work where you work best
    • Competitive benefits plan
    • Generous paid time off - take the time you need to be balanced and energized
    • A growing company means many opportunities for advancement - we like to promote from within!
    • Regular team and company events (karaoke, escape rooms, axe throwing and more!)
    • Training budgets, Days of Learning, company-wide training
At Apply Digital, we value humanity, diversity, and authenticity as much as we do excellence and innovation. We aim to live our SHAPE values (Smart, Humble, Active, Positive, Excellent) every day in the work we do and how we work together.

If this aligns with your values, we encourage you to apply for a role that aligns with your experience.