The City of Philadelphia's Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is looking to develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using React Native and native Android technologies to improve the effectiveness of IT infrastructure and provide advanced, optimized, and responsive services to the city's businesses, residents, and visitors.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in React Native development with focus on Android platform optimization
- Solid understanding of Android development fundamentals including Activities, Fragments, Services, and Content Providers
- Experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Android SDK tools
- Knowledge of Material Design principles and Android UI/UX best practices
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java/Kotlin programming languages
- Understanding of Android app lifecycle, memory management, and performance optimization
- Experience with Android-specific libraries and frameworks (Retrofit, Room, WorkManager, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using React Native and native Android technologies
- Build responsive mobile interfaces that work seamlessly across various Android devices and screen sizes
- Implement Android-specific features including push notifications, background services, and device integrations
- Write clean, maintainable code following Android development best practices and coding standards
- Debug and resolve Android-specific issues across different device manufacturers and OS versions
- Optimize app performance for various Android hardware configurations
- Integrate with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiences
Other
- The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
- Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
- Candidates must provide a cover letter and resume.
- A one-page cover letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role.
- Your resume or curriculum vitae.
