Android Software Engineer, End-User Computing
Requisition ID#: 2757
Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40222
Property: TwinSpires
Pay Range: Market Competitive
JOB SUMMARY
The Android Software Engineer will work as part of our mobile platform team, developing and maintaining native Android applications using modern Android technologies including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and MVVM architecture. This role works in an Agile Kanban environment alongside iOS developers, contributing to shared Kotlin Multiple Platform business logic and coordinating cross-platform feature development. The position requires strong collaboration skills, technical excellence, and a commitment to team success.desktop, print, and mobile device environments company wide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, MVVM architecture,and modern Android development patterns
Collaborate closely with iOS developers to build and maintain shared Kotlin Multiple at form business logic that works effectively across both platforms
Work effectively on a cross-functional, diverse Agile team, including remote team members and external stakeholders
Ensure performance, quality, and scalability in all aspects of the Android development lifecycle
Participate actively in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality standards
Work effectively with platform leads, product management, design, backend teams, and stakeholders to define, refine, plan, ship, and maintain new features
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for Android applications to ensure reliability and maintainability
Identify and implement appropriate technological solutions to meet team goals, following Google's Android development best practices
Triage, diagnose, and fix defects in Android applications
Help foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, curiosity, and teamwork
REGULATORY
Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in any jurisdiction where CDI operates. The Gaming industry is highly regulated and as such demands an extensive background check to obtain a license. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in any jurisdiction where CDI operates. The Gaming industry is highly regulated and as such demands an extensive background check to obtain a license. Must be 21 years of age or older.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, OR equivalent practical experience with demonstrable Android development work
3+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of hands-on Android application development experience, including:Building and maintaining production Android applications
Working with modern Android development tools and practices
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
In lieu of a degree:
5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong portfolio of Android applications
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Google Associate Android Developer Certification) are beneficial but not required
Demonstrable contributions to open-source Android projects or a compelling portfolio of personal/professional Android work
For promising junior candidates:
1-2 years of Android development experience (internships, personal projects, or professional work)
Strong computer science fundamentals
Clear evidence of continuous learning and rapid skill development
Passion for mobile development and staying current with Android ecosystem changes
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
Kotlin: Strong proficiency in Kotlin as the primary development language for Android
Architecture: Hands-on experience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture pattern
Asynchronous Programming: Expert knowledge of Kotlin Co routines and Flows for managing asynchronous operations
Android Lifecycle: Deep understanding of the Android Application Lifecycle and proper use of lifecycle-aware components
UI Development: Proficiency with Jetpack Compose for modern UI development
Experience with XML-based view system for maintaining and migrating legacy code
Knowledge of Compose/XML interop patterns
Dependency Injection: Experience with Hilt for dependency management
Networking: Strong experience working with REST APIs for data fetching and display
Local Storage: Proficiency with Room ORM and SQLite for local data persistence and caching
Version Control: Experience with Git and GitHub workflows
Best Practices: Familiarity with Google's Android development best practices and staying current with official guidance
Complex Applications: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in large, complex code bases
Preferred:
Kotlin Multiple Platform (KMP): Experience with Kotlin Multiple Platform for shared business logic across Android and iOS
iOS Development: Familiarity with iOS development (Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit) to facilitate cross-platform collaboration
CI/CD: Experience with GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Firebase: Knowledge of Firebase services including Analytics and Remote Config
Product Flavors: Experience implementing and managing Android Product Flavors for white-label applications
Cross-Platform Collaboration: Experience working on integrated teams with both Android and iOS developers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical and mental demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, sometimes for prolonged periods, while working at a desk, on the phone, and the computer; type on a computer keyboard; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands or arms; walk or stand; and perform some repetitive motion activities.
Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, color differentiation,peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The mental demands include the ability to comprehend, focus, and concentrating on various details when faced with interruptions and changing work priorities.
The mental demands of this position are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions, as described above, including but not limited to: the accurate comprehension of those that must be met by an employee to resolve issues; reason, calculate figures and amounts, collect, interpret,and understand complex data and information, and draw valid conclusions; interpret procedural problems and policies; and meet deadlines and objectives.
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics represent those employees encounter while performing this job's essential functions in a typical office environment.
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this jobs successfully. easonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
