(Senior) Android Engineer (f/m/d) — Galaxus
NewCHF 121'500 - 206'500
Galaxus · Zürich (ZH)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
SalaryCHF 121'500 - 206'500
Role overview
We're looking for an Android Software Engineer eager to shape the future of mobile shopping.
If you have a knack for innovation and a passion for bringing fresh ideas to the table, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
You'll play a key role in advancing our technological base while driving our product forward.
- We're looking for an Android Software Engineer eager to shape the future of mobile shopping.
- If you have a knack for innovation and a passion for bringing fresh ideas to the table, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
- Responsibility for advancing our mobile apps (Digitec & Galaxus) comes with room for creative ideas to enhance the consistency of the mobile shopping experience
- Taking ownership of the entire app cycle includes continuously improving quality by addressing issues and planning and executing refactoring efforts
- 3+ years: In Android development with demonstrable Kotlin expertise
- Completed degree (university / university of applied science / higher technical college): In computer science (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
Main responsibilities
- Responsibility for advancing our mobile apps (Digitec & Galaxus) comes with room for creative ideas to enhance the consistency of the mobile shopping experience
- Taking ownership of the entire app cycle includes continuously improving quality by addressing issues and planning and executing refactoring efforts
- Opportunity to cross-collaborate on our iOS, Web Frontend , and Backend platforms as interests and skills develop
- Within the team, the agile process is shaped collectively, focusing on small tasks with short iterations to maximize customer value
- Supporting less experienced engineers in their daily work and actively sharing knowledge strengthens the team as a whole
- Open, transparent, and clear communication is essential.
- Providing and receiving constructive feedback is encouraged
Key requirements
- 3+ years: In Android development with demonstrable Kotlin expertise
- Completed degree (university / university of applied science / higher technical college): In computer science (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
- Passion for Android app development, along with expertise in Kotlin, Compose, Coroutines, MVVM, Hilt and Gradle is highly valued
- Openness to working on an app that incorporates WebViews is important
- Curiosity and willingness to learn other technologies such as Swift (iOS), React (Web Frontend), and .NET (Backend) as part of cross-platform collaboration
- Familiarity with testing Android apps, including unit tests and UI tests, is expected
- Strong understanding of agile software development principles is beneficial
- Demonstrating the courage to take risks and act on convictions under uncertainty
- A willingness to challenge «how things have always been done and propose more efficient, automated or effective solutions
- Flexible working hours Flexible workplace / working from home Maternity/paternity leave Mobile phone subscription Employee offers Holidays Individual continuing training Initial and continuing vocation training Personal responsibility & freedom Room to manoeuvre and decision-making Values, not empty words: Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious – these five values are what we practice and preach.
- Courageous thinking: We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas.
- Uncomplicated approach: Simplicity is at our core.
What the company offers
- Either fluent German with English proficiency OR fluent English along with either existing German skills or a strong motivation to learn the language on the job with support from our education programs German (Very good knowledge) English (Very good knowledge) Cosa offriamo
Application process
- Application and contact details Patrick Meise People Attraction & Active Sourcing Specialist
- Information for recruitment agencies Only direct applications will be considered for this position.
Additional details
- Either fluent German with English proficiency OR fluent English along with either existing German skills or a strong motivation to learn the language on the job with support from our education programs German (Very good knowledge) English (Very good knowledge)
Notes and original content
- Either fluent German with English proficiency OR fluent English along with either existing German skills or a strong motivation to learn the language on the job with support from our education programs
- German (Very good knowledge)
- English (Very good knowledge)
- Cosa offriamo
