Senior Software Engineer (Android) at WillowTree

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Driven by curiosity and enthusiastic about learning new technologies
Motivated by solving problems and finding creative solutions
Believe in autonomy and taking initiative
Professional programming experience—at least 5 years
Built and shipped durable, secure, scalable code that is always up and running
Strong understanding of the Android development lifecycle and ecosystem, including languages, frameworks, and libraries (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Room, Coroutines/Flow, RxJava, Dagger 2, Gradle, Fragments, OkHttp3, Retrofit or Volley)
Comfortable using IDEs, version control such as Git, and/or command line tools
Familiarity with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, Azure, GitHub Actions) and experience setting up deployment pipelines
Frequent use of frameworks such as Espresso, JUnit, Mockito/Mockk to write automated tests
Ability to architect robust networking and data modeling layers
Owned the delivery of major features

Responsibilities

Confidently deliver high-quality software by applying critical thinking to products, requirements, and processes
Work closely with clients to influence technical product decisions and business goals
Stay up to date with the landscape of software engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks
Help mentor and coach a project team towards shared goals and outcomes
Navigate difficult conversations by providing constructive feedback to teams and clients
Identify obstacles to ensure quality, improve user experience, and how software is built
Be self-aware of limitations, yet curious to learn new solutions while being receptive to constructive feedback from teammates
Guide team to understand and work through changing priorities by bringing positive energy
Communicate and simplify complex problems to foster understanding across multidisciplinary teams
Apply knowledge and findings at an organizational scale

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AndroidMobile DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringClient CollaborationCritical Thinking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

This role requires a hybrid in-office presence (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) out of the Charlottesville, VA office to maintain a culture of collaboration.

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this position?

Candidates need at least 5 years of professional programming experience, understanding of various software architectures, and the ability to deliver high-quality software using critical thinking.

What is the company culture like at WillowTree?

WillowTree fosters a deep culture of collaboration, a dynamic and fulfilling atmosphere, and emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and positive energy in multidisciplinary teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates have at least 5 years of experience, can mentor teams, navigate difficult conversations with constructive feedback, and demonstrate self-awareness, curiosity, and the ability to simplify complex problems.

WillowTree

Mobile app and web development services

About WillowTree

WillowTree helps clients leverage mobile technologies by guiding them from the initial strategy phase to the launch of mobile products. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including app development, web development, and digital product design, ensuring that all recommendations are grounded in practical build costs and timelines. WillowTree's team is equipped to handle every stage of product development, from strategy and design to testing and growth. Unlike many competitors, WillowTree focuses on a holistic approach that combines strategic insight with technical expertise, serving high-profile clients like 21st Century Fox and PepsiCo. The goal of WillowTree is to empower businesses to fully realize the potential of mobile technology in their operations.

Charlottesville, VirginiaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Consumer Software, DesignIndustries

501-1,000Employees