We're on the lookout for a superstar Senior Android Developer who excels in Kotlin and thrives in collaborative environments. We're looking for someone resilient who thrives on challenges and gets excited about chasing ambitious targets. You're the kind of person friends describe as honest and capable - a natural high-achiever who stays down to earth. You bring genuine passion to your work while understanding the importance of having fun along the way. If you're someone who flourishes in a high-trust environment with lots of autonomy, and you're seeking more than just another job on your career path - this could be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you've been looking for.
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Required Experience:

• 7+ years of Android development experience with Java/Kotlin, including demonstrated expertise in SOLID principles and Clean Architecture implementation
• Proven track record of writing testable code and maintaining high test coverage across projects
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose in professional or personal projects
• Experience mentoring developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams
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Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and modern Android design patterns
• Expertise in RESTful API integration with a focus on performance optimisation and state management
• Strong knowledge of Android best practices and ability to create smooth, responsive user experiences
• Commitment to staying current with mobile development trends and emerging technologies
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Nice to Have:

• Published apps on the Google Play Store
• Experience working in startup environments
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Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Our Android tech stack across our projects leverages Kotlin, utilising Coroutines and Flow for asynchronous operations. We follow the MVVM architectural pattern, implement both Compose and View-based UIs, and use Hilt for dependency injection.

We're looking for someone resilient who thrives on challenges and gets excited about chasing ambitious targets. You're the kind of person friends describe as honest and capable - a natural high-achiever who stays down to earth.

You bring genuine passion to your work while understanding the importance of having fun along the way. If you're someone who flourishes in a high-trust environment with lots of autonomy, and you're seeking more than just another job on your career path - this could be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you've been looking for.

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At Emerge we work hybrid by design. That sees us in the office generally 3 days / week for cross-functional collab. We're building a high-performing culture and generating some real wins, shipping innovation that's often NZ-first, sometimes Asia Pacific-first, and always on par with best of breed globally... And when we come together at our awesome HQ (with the usual startup perks) that's when we see the biggest unlocks, the most progress as a team, and the best wins worth celebrating. So if you're in Auckland or willing to relocate, hit us up ASAP.