Job Description

Android Developer (Member of Technical Staff)



End User Computing (EUC) is one of the fastest growing business unit within VMware; we pioneered the digital workspace that has revolutionized the way millions of mobile-first employees work each day.

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Workspace One Content is an enterprise app used by millions of users to view, edit, annotate their enterprise content. The Content application is a critical application for our customers who span industries like airlines, law enforcement and banking - to ensure that they can access enterprise content easily and securely.

We are constantly looking to improve the Content management experience for every user of our application. We are passionate about delivering high quality and a highly secure product that keeps pace with the changes in Android platform. You will work on a product that users use throughout their day, as they check for important corporate documents and improve their productivity. You will work with a highly motivated and dynamic team around 10 people and report into a Manager/Senior Manager

You will have the opportunity to participate in all phases of the software development process.

Position Responsibilities

You will take ownership of the quality, user experience, and security of the Content app. Every member of the team is responsible for delivering a best-in-class product that users love. Design, build, and test product features and components, while working with our security and UX teams to ensure that Content is both secure and delightful to use. You will participate in code reviews and design reviews for building a robust and scalable product that does not require constant rework.

You are expected to help maintain and improve our automated test suite and CI pipeline. We are strong believers in the agile development process and endeavour to continuously improve our product and automation plays a big role in enabling this. In this role, you will be involved in coordinating work across teams and architects. This involves UI/UX, Security and Architecture teams. You will establish networks outside your own area of expertise.

You will be working with highly skilled senior engineers and architects who will always be there for guiding or mentoring whenever required. You will also an active role in addressing and troubleshooting critical product issues. Our product is critical to our customers and working closely with our global support teams is an important part of the job.

Personal growth is important to our team. We want our team to be constantly learning and staying up to date with the latest Android technologies, libraries, and frameworks. You will receive educational budget and time to continue to get better at your craft.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors, masters or PhD from an accredited university in Computer Science or related field.

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK and different versions of Android.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, Material design guidelines, patterns, and best practices.
• Highly proficient in object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, data structures, algorithms and quality coding skills, excellent debugging skills.
• Experience working in Git, Stash, Jira and other productivity tools.

Good to Have

• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Knowledge of the open-source Android components and the libraries available for common tasks.
• Experience in building and debugging network driven apps is highly valued. Knowledge of various content providers like One-Drive, Sharepoint, NFS is a definite advantage. Familiarity with Kotlin is helpful.
• Familiarity with DevOps will be helpful.
• Excellent command over the English language - verbal and written
• Work experience in an energizing environment, following agile practices. Successfully handled multiple, high priority projects and tasks.

Other Competencies

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, including quickly getting up to speed with new technologies.
• Proficient organizational skills with the ability to lead challenging demands
• Having a creative mindset and decision-making skills is essential

VMware offers

• Attractive compensation package - competitive salary, flexible bonus scheme, company sponsored mobile phone plan and additional long-term incentives.
• VMware is always looking for ways to promote and inspire innovation. So, come build your dream with us.
• Individual career path - management and technical career growth, enhanced by learning and development program, regular performance assessment, teams of world-wide IT professionals.
• Healthy work environment - company sponsored medical program, food and beverage program, sport activities, open communication.
• Friendly policies to support Work-life balance, team building and celebrations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. VMware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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