Senior Android Developer, Ad SDK Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop, enhance, and maintain native Android SDKs that are utilized in production settings.

• Introduce new features to the SDK and improve existing functionalities.

• Ensure the stability, backward compatibility, and quality of SDK releases.

• Design and support the architecture, packaging, versioning, and release processes of the SDK.

• Maintain distribution pipelines for Maven and Gradle.

• Create and uphold automated and device-based testing solutions.

• Investigate and rectify SDK defects, integration issues, and problems reported by publishers.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the reliability and performance of the SDK.

• Engage in release planning, validation, and quality assurance activities.

• Provide support to external publishers during SDK integration and troubleshooting.

• Work remotely with a distributed team on open-source Android SDKs that are integrated into real-world mobile applications at scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of commercial experience in Android development.

• Strong professional experience with Kotlin and Java programming languages.

• Proven track record in developing native Android SDKs or libraries.

• Strong comprehension of Android SDK architecture and its lifecycle.

• Hands-on experience with SDK packaging and distribution tools, including Maven Central, JitPack, and Gradle plugins.

• Experience in versioning, release management, and handling dependencies.

• Practical background in automated testing and device-based testing methodologies.

• A strong emphasis on software quality and reliability in production environments.

• Experience in environments that are critical to release processes.

• Ability to troubleshoot intricate integration and compatibility challenges.

• Excellent communication skills and the capability to thrive in a distributed team setting.

• Upper-Intermediate level of English or higher.

• Experience with AI-assisted testing methods and optimizing test coverage.

• Understanding of mobile advertising technologies and the AdTech ecosystem.

• Familiarity with SSP platforms and ad servers.

• Knowledge of banner and video advertising mechanics.

• Understanding of tracking beacons and pixel-based analytics.

• Experience in contributing to or maintaining open-source SDKs.

• Background in supporting third-party publisher integrations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies.

• Collaboration with seasoned professionals in the field.

• Contribution to high-performance SDK solutions within the AdTech sector.

• Involvement in open-source Android SDKs that are actively used in production.

• Chance to tackle complex architectural and release quality challenges.