Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, helping them develop solutions and resolve technical challenges.
Lead the implementation of key features and ensure proper documentation for both new and existing functionality.
Advocate for code quality and maintainability, participating in architecture and design discussions.
Submit pull requests (PRs) and incorporate feedback effectively, promoting collaborative development.
Drive the adoption of consistent practices and patterns to improve readability and maintainability of the Android codebase.
Optimize the performance and efficiency of the Android application, ensuring a smooth user experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to deliver high-quality features.
Stay up to date with the latest Android development trends and tools, providing recommendations on improvements.
Participate in technical interviews and contribute to hiring efforts for the engineering team.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the team.
Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values.

Requirements

2+ years of native Android development experience in a full-time role.
5+ years of progressively complex experience in a full-time development role.
Experience with Kotlin and Java.
Familiarity with consuming RESTful web services.
Proficiency in code versioning tools and GIT.
Knowledge of Google’s design principles and material design system.
Knowledge of security best practices for Android app development, including secure data storage, encryption, and authentication.
Experience with app localization and internationalization.
Has experience working in agile environments that have embraced DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices.
Experience managing multiple tasks at the same time.
Excellent interpersonal skills required with a strong customer service orientation.
Is skilled and passionate about software engineering – specifically native Android development, and someone eager to fill in the gaps in their toolbox.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Maintains a positive attitude and a learning/growth mindset.
Likes the challenge of simplifying complex systems, and always considers the big picture even when acting locally.

Benefits

Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedule
Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

native Android developmentKotlinJavaRESTful web servicesGITGoogle's design principlesmaterial designsecurity best practicesapp localizationinternationalization

Soft Skills

technical guidancementorshipcollaborative developmentinterpersonal skillscustomer service orientationindependent workteamworkadaptabilitypositive attitudelearning mindset