Principal Engineer - Android Developer @ Verizon - Irvine, CA

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

In this role you will be part of a team responsible for delivering the next generation enterprise-class mobile app for Verizon customers serving mobile, home, 5G and other consumer products, built on the latest mobile platforms, leveraging best in class mobile, web & cloud technologies. You will be part of the global software engineering team responsible for design, development and delivery of Android mobile apps.

• Bringing in best practices with software development teams to gather requirements and ensure best practices are adhered.
• Supporting performance testing and ensure the team is able to come up with quick analysis on the LT result.
• Being there for all platforms in the digital my Verizon app space and ensure all channels have optimal experience and think from OMNI perspective.
• Supporting requests from IT/Business leadership teams to provide estimates and strategies for North Star application migration and integration.
• Building scalable solution at the same time keeping the stability of the platform in mind.
• Partnering with business teams and deliver an improved customer experience
• Conforming to existing industry and Verizon security coding standards adhering to fortify scan and other security tool review requirements.
• Conducting code reviews for junior members of the team and do peer code reviews to make sure code is following standards set forward by the architects.
• Running test scripts against code to ensure quality delivery.
• Guiding teams to resolve code issues.

Where you’ll be working…

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Six or more years of mobile app development experience.
• Experience working on an enterprise grade mobile team.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Design, develop, build and maintain Android Mobile Apps.
• Extensive experience with Java, Kotlin, Android SDK.
• Extensive experience developing UI/UX using Android UI frameworks, Material Design.
• Experience with Push Notifications APIs, GCM.
• Experience with Firebase Crashlytics integration and monitoring.
• Experience developing new complex mobile applications from top to bottom (user interface design, application design, implementation, unit and functional testing, deployment to customers). Implement new features in existing mobile applications.
• Liaise with product stakeholders and other teams in the organization to complete the projects on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Participate in peer code reviews, manage criteria applied during code reviews.
• Investigate technical issues during the full development lifecycle.
• Experience in evaluating mobile technologies and third party tools.
• Experience using git, Jira, Jenkins, confluence and other software development tools.
• Experience with Agile 2.0.
• The ability to communicate effectively with business and product teams.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401 (k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives,we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California work location, the compensation range for this position is between $122,000 and $227,000 based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.