Senior Android Developer

Seoul (On-site) • Full time

  • VISA SPONSORSHIP
  • KOREAN: CONVERSATIONAL
  • Android

Kooky, a central hub for Kpop enthusiasts, is on the hunt for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer who has a passion for the colorful world of Kpop. As a vital part of our team, you will help us build and refine native Android applications that bring joy and engagement to Kpop fans and artists around the globe.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deliver native Android applications in an agile environment.
  • Strive for high code quality, readability, and comprehensive test coverage.
  • Advocate for best practices in Android development.
  • Identify potential improvements in the codebase and propose integrations seamlessly.
  • Monitor the performance of live apps and work on code-level optimizations.
  • Identify and rectify bottlenecks and bugs to enhance overall application performance.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in mobile software development, particularly with Java or Kotlin.
  • Experience with Ruby and Android SDK.
  • Familiarity with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing (experience in test-driven development is a plus).
  • Knowledgeable in CI/CD workflows.
  • Strong understanding of mobile architecture using design patterns such as MVVM/MVC/MVP.
  • Familiar with firebase integrations and RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to backend services.
  • Knowledge of Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines.
  • Proficient with code versioning tools, such as Git, and continuous integration tools (Bitrise, Fastlane, etc).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with strong analytical capabilities.

Preferred Experience

  • Proven experience in mobile software development.
  • Demonstrated understanding of development tools and processes (Git-flow, peer reviewing).
  • Conversational skills in both English and Korean (written and spoken), with a self-motivated and autonomous mindset.
  • Familiarity with various testing tools.

Work Hours

This position is full time, from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Benefits

  • Be part of a dynamic team that shapes the global Kpop scene, impacting fans and artists worldwide.
  • Work in an exciting, challenging, and stimulating environment.
  • Opportunity for career progression and enhancement of technical skills.

At Kooky, we inspire fans to express their passion for Kpop and provide them a platform to support their favorite artists. If you are a self-driven Android Developer with a creative flair and a data-driven mindset, we welcome you to step outside the conventional and join our team!