We’re looking for an experienced Android Developer to help us create the Android application for Hugo.dog.

About Hugo.dog

Hugo is a newly founded R&D startup with backing from the National Center for Research and Development (NCBR). Hugo exists to make dogs happy.

What we’re building

The product you’ll be building combines a hardware IoT activity tracker, machine learning API for behaviour classification and anomaly detection, as well as Android application.

The Android app will help users achieve four things:

  • Get insights on dog behaviour and state of being with the aid of real-time activity reports and relevant notifications
  • Become a skilled pet owner by following a series of expert courses and challenges
  • Measure progress across various aspects of dog’s life using a collar tracker
  • See the dog’s location in real-time and be able to set up location notifications and safety zones

What you’ll do

  • Develop the features of the application and ensure their performance and reliability
  • Maintain well-structured code and improve the codebase with the latest technologies
  • Support sprint planning and sprint reviews
  • Share experiences in developing the app across the company media

Essential skills

  • Excellent native mobile development in Android
  • Experience with design principles (MVVM, MVP) and patterns
  • Strong OOP, Java / Kotlin, and Flutter skills
  • Experience with Android app release process
  • Proficiency in version control tools
  • Experience with 3rd Party SDKs integration
  • Experience with TDD
  • Experience with REST web service API integration

Desirable skills

  • Experience with CI environments (Jenkins, Bitrise, Github Actions)
  • Experience with performance and memory tuning
  • Experience with Bluetooth and related Android frameworks
  • Experience with Maps API, geolocation and related Android frameworks
  • Good understanding of UX, material design
  • Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, e.g. accelerometers
  • Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

What we offer

  • Exciting opportunity to co-create an innovative app from the grounds up
  • Work together with domain experts from the areas of product development, machine learning, electronics and business development
  • Competitive salary with an hourly rate of 115-130 pln net (contract rate based on experience)

This is a remote position with occasional f2f meetings, but if you’re based in Warsaw we encourage you to work with us in the office (WeWork, Krucza 50).

Type: Full Time
Location: Remote Warsaw
Specialisation: Technology

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