Senior Mobile Application Developer
Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks
full-time
Posted on:
Location: Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AndroidJavaKotlin
About the role
- Lead the design and development of Android applications using Kotlin, Java, or other relevant technologies aligned with modern mobile development standards
- Translate UI/UX designs (e.g., Figma) into functional, responsive mobile features that reflect Ministry brand and user experience expectations
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that supports long-term performance and scalability
- Collaborate with backend engineers to design and implement robust API integrations
- Conduct usability testing, performance audits, and accessibility reviews to ensure mobile apps meet Ministry standards for quality and reliability
- Diagnose and resolve defects, stability concerns, and performance bottlenecks across Android platforms
- Participate in roadmap planning and contribute to mobile architecture decisions and feature prioritization
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to developers building their professional expertise
- Partner with designers, QA engineers, and internal stakeholders to deliver cohesive, cross-functional solutions
- Maintain awareness of cross-platform considerations while prioritizing optimization of Android components within the Ministry’s app ecosystem
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Report to the Mobile Development Manager and contribute to mobile strategy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field preferred or comparable learning/experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile app development, with proven expertise in Android (Kotlin, Java and/or Android Studio and mobile SDKs)
- Experience with RESTful API integration and third-party service connectivity
- Familiarity with Agile workflows, Git-based version control, and CI/CD best practices
- Demonstrated ability to translate design files (e.g., Figma) into fully functional mobile applications
- Strong willingness to learn and proactive about learning
- Collaborative and flexible style with a strong service mentality; team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for EMF’s mission and values
- Authorization to legally work in the United States (EMF uses E-Verify)
- Candidates local to the Franklin, TN area will work a hybrid schedule; remote candidates otherwise
- Agreement with Company’s Statement of Faith (religious non-profit hiring requirement)