Android Engineer (Accessibility Focus)

We're building a dedicated accessibility engineering team to work on a native Android application at scale. This is a remote, freelance/contractor position for a 6-month engagement, working in English with a European team.
Responsibilities

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Lead the development of accessibility (A11y) fixes for the Android application, focusing on stability, performance, and alignment with product and business goals

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Set and promote high standards for code quality, applying modern best practices and ensuring the extensibility and maintainability of the codebase

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Collaborate on end-to-end accessibility fix implementation, from draft to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with stakeholders

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Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, iOS and backend development, and QA

Requirements

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Experience implementing accessibility (A11y) features in mobile apps

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A track record of contributing to applications with a large user base

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An understanding of the importance of writing fast, comprehensive tests, and experience doing so

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Production experience with Coroutines & Flows

- Understanding of reactive streams

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Experience working in a multi-module project

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A commitment to maintaining high code quality, with a strong sense of responsibility for the product's success

- A team-oriented approach

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Strong written and verbal communication in English

Nice to have:

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Production experience with Jetpack Compose

- Basic understanding of security

- Understanding of Gradle scripting

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Experience with Agile development methodologies

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Experience in the payments or FinTech industry

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