Android Developer

ABOUT US Hostelworld Group, the global hostel-focussed online booking platform, inspires adventurous minds to meet the world and come back with life-changing stories to tell. Our customers are not your average tourists; they crave cultural connection and unique experiences that we make possible by providing an unbeatable selection of hostels in unmissable locations – all in the palm of their hand.
It is the social nature and community feel of hostels and their environment that enable travellers to embrace journeys of discovery, adventure, and meaning. We have more than 13 million reviews across 17,800 hostels in more than 179 countries, making the brand the leading online hub for social travel. The website operates in 19 different languages and our mobile app in 13 languages.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Hostelworld has a growing, high-calibre team of 230 people within Technology, Product, Global Markets, HR, Finance & Legal, and Marketing Teams across our Dublin, London, Porto, Shanghai, and Sydney offices. Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Dublin Euronext. You can read more about our story here.
LOCATIONThis role is based in Portugal. We have an office hub in Porto available for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues in-person. You will need to be able to commute to our office hub as required from time to time.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHJoining our Android team, we present an exciting opportunity for a full-time Android Engineer. We are looking to hire for several positions from junior to senior level.
With approximately half of our bookings originating from mobile, our users rely on our apps for on-the-go bookings. We are dedicated to creating an engaging user experience and staying at the forefront of innovation in Android and mobile technologies.
As an Android Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development of innovative Android applications. Your primary focus will be on designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, reusable, and reliable code. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality of Hostelworld's Android client through the use of unit and UI tests.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable Android code.Ensure the quality of Hostelworld's Android client, utilizing unit and UI tests to validate implementations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our Android applications.Champion best practices in Android development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance.Drive the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.Contribute hands-on towards the team's goals, bringing technical expertise and a commitment to excellence.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience & Qualifications: Degree in computer science or a related field.3+ years of hands-on experience in native Android development.Proven track record as an Android Developer with a strong background in mobile application development.Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a keen ability to navigate challenges and find effective solutions.A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest trends and advancements in Android development.Knowledge & Skills: Proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages, with a deep understanding of Android development frameworks (RxJava, Dependency Injection via Hilt, and MVP).Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable Android applications.In-depth knowledge of Android architecture, UI/UX principles, and design patterns.Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in mobile application development, ensuring our applications stay innovative and competitive.Experience with version control systems, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and other web technologies.Excellent debugging and optimization skills to enhance the performance of Android applications.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and QA engineers.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & benefitsEnhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per yearPaid family leave (maternity, paternity, surrogacy & adoption)Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)Support for your ongoing growth & developmentInclusive people policies (sickness, menopause, compassionate and fertility leave)A chance to give back to your local community with 5 paid volunteering daysOUR BEHAVIOURS Grow others - We fundamentally believe that investing in growing others benefits everyone, whether it's helping them develop hard or soft skills. We want learning and growing to be part of our DNA to help make us a better team, together.Master it - We are obsessed with our area of expertise and enjoy developing our skills. We rarely take things at face value; we investigate, interrogate, and always look for 'the why,' and wherever possible, we use data to find the best solution.Collaborate - We are in it together, for the tough stuff and the celebrations too. To achieve the best results, we need expertise from all areas of the organisation, and we wholeheartedly welcome diverse thinking.Adapt - We work fluidly, adapting to new information and the evolving environment while staying committed to our goals. Innovation and experimentation fuel our projects and we're never afraid to pivot.Deliver - Our focus is always on the end result; we value outcomes over activity. We collaborate to deliver work at speed without dropping any of our other behaviours.We believe in talented and diverse teams that reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences. We lay out the above requirements to guide applicants to the experiences that we believe will allow you to be successful in the role. If you don't meet them all, please consider applying if you think you can still perform the role as described.

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