Mobile Application Developer (Android) - Product & Technology
Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain SCMP’s suite of Android apps for mobile and tablet
  • Execute and deliver native app product development to align with product specification
  • Participate in technical and design discussion with the team to ensure best practices during implementation.
  • Work closely with team (app developers, product managers & user interface designers) to conceptualise, build, test and deliver products 
  • Translate requirements into functional solutions
  • Deliver across the app lifecycle including development, testing & deployment, app store release, maintenance, documentation as well as ongoing enhancement and support. 
  • Ongoing performance optimisation for apps
  • Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies

  

Job Requirements

  • Higher Diploma or degree holder in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum with 3 years application development experience; proficient in Android application development; clear understanding in latest Android app development features and experience in resolving compatibility issues on different Android devices is a plus
  • Proficient in Java; familiar with multithreaded programming model; understand mechanisms of the Android core, ability to read the source code of Android preferred
  • Proficient in high-performance programming and tuning, as well as compatibility with more than one series of popular Android phone models
  • Strong sense of responsibility and self motivated team player;  can independently complete design and coding
  • Familiar with the common development tools: Git SVN
  • Contribution in open-source projects preferred
  • Development experience in multiple languages or platforms preferred e.g. experience in other programming/ formatting language e.g. HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS is a plus
  • Strong passion in developing quality mobile applications and strong sense of responsibility and self motivated team player 
  • Excellent communication skills in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) and English required. Trilingual preferred.
  • Candidate with more experience would be considered as Senior Engineer

 

Working Location: Causeway Bay

Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the People Department, 19/F, Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by clicking career@scmp.com.

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