Staff Engineer - Android

Is this role right for you?

- In this role you will:

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, efficient, and scalable Android applications using Kotlin and the Android SDK.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical expert on Android projects, providing guidance on best practices and emerging trends in Android development.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Participate actively in code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and reliability standards are met.
• Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior Android developers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, Backend, Product, Design) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for speed, stability, and scalability, proactively identifying bottlenecks and proposing solution

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Experience: 10+ years of professional Android development experience, with a proven record of shipping apps to the Google Play Store.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience is a plus).
• Deep understanding of Android frameworks and components (Jetpack, Coroutines, LiveData/Flow, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party library integrations.
• Strong understanding of Android app design patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, MVP).
• Familiarity with Google’s Material Design Guidelines and best practices for Android UI/UX.
• Tooling: Proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, and version control (Git).
• Testing: Experience with testing framework.
• Agile Methodologies: Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments, including sprint planning, task estimation, and retrospectives.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a fast-paced team setting.
• Define iOS architecture and engineering standards
• Influence roadmap and platform decisions
• Solve organization-wide technical problems

What's in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client-focused go-getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!
• You will have access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can shape your career growth with support from diverse industry leaders.
• You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total well-being through our Tangerine benefits.
• You belong here, and we are equal and uncomplicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don’t apply here.
• You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

*Tangerine employees participate in Scotiabank’s pension & benefits programs (available to permanent employees)