SENIOR ANDROID DEVELOPER

Position Description.
CGI is more than just an IT consulting company; we are a global organization offering a world of opportunities.
Our benefits include a share purchase program, profit sharing, wellness credits, training and development programs and flexible work schedules and locations.
Become part of an outstanding culture that gives you the freedom to innovate, influence decisions, achieve your full potential, and chart your own career! CGI is looking for an accomplished Mobile Developer (Android) with a deep understanding of multiple development and automation tools and technologies.
This role is located in Calgary and is Office based.
If you are looking to advance your career while gaining experience in an exciting and diverse development environment, this is the opportunity you have been looking for! Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Facilitate the development and deployment of new applications, system software, and/or improvements to existing applications.
• Provide software engineering expertise in Agile development teams to develop projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide senior leadership in architecting, designing and coding applications and APIs that improve the efficiency of the team and reduce technical debt.
• Provide recommendations for technology stacks and other key decisions as they relate to building and testing software.
• Provide solution design and high-level estimates of effort and schedule.
• Participate in the developer community, stay up to date on new software technologies and standard methodologies, and share insights within the organization and the broader technology community through presentations and other forms of collaboration.
• Provide recommendations to improve and enhance existing methodologies and standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, support and oversight to other team members.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent experience) • 5-7 years of software development experience • 3-5 years Android experience building native apps • Expert knowledge of Kotlin and Java • Experience with the Android SDK • Good understanding of the MVVM architectural pattern • Experience with asynchronous programming using Kotlin coroutines and/or RxJava • Understanding of reactive programming using LiveData or Flow • Experience working with RESTful API type web services • Knowledge of dependency injection using Dagger or Hilt • Strong knowledge of Android UI design, principles, patterns, and best practices • Understanding of source code control (experience with Git preferred) • Excellent debugging and optimization skills • Comfortable working individually with minimal direction and on a larger development team Good to have.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose Additional Required Skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Additional Desired Skills • Experience developing APIs.
• Experience with Android app development.
• Strong user experience skills.
Skills.
GIT GIT Java Kotlin RESTful (Rest-APIs) UX Strategy What you can expect from us.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings.
We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow.
If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.