5 years of object-oriented software development experience
Strong coding skills in Java and familiarity with Android SDK
Proficient in multi-threading, memory management, and mobile caching mechanisms
Passionate about optimizing runtime efficiency and memory usage
Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication abilities
Responsibilities
Develop engaging experiences for AOL Brands on Android
Prioritize UI design principles for intuitive app functionality
Enhance UI and application code for performance and reusability
Engage in design and code reviews
Promote best practices in Mobile Application development
Contribute to team mentoring initiatives
Benefits
Access to a collaborative and creative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement in innovative projects impacting millions of users
Participation in a mission-driven culture focused on redefining online communications
Full Job Description
The mission of AOL Technologies is to drive innovation, utility, technical excellence and the best experiences to our 250 million customers every day. We succeed when our customers get the best products and services, and our teams get energized and have fun delivering value and top-notch performance to each and every one of them.
The AOL Tech engineering team builds and supports the applications and services we use at AOL to deliver applications like Engadget, TechCrunch and other top tier brands.
About you:
You love Mobile, have a familiarity with the Android environment, its trends and advantages, and enjoy developing in an innovative, problem solver's environment.
You know what it takes to ship and appreciate the importance of time to market
You are a people person who enjoys the team sport of building mobile software
You write code with the end user in mind, and appreciate how getting the details right leads to a great user experience
You are smart, and get things done
Responsibilities:
Create compelling experience for AOL Brands Group on the Android platform
Focus on UI design principles and make apps work intuitively, without compromising on simplicity and elegance
Optimize UI and application code for efficiency, reusability and performance
Participate in design and code reviews
Evangelize best practices around building Mobile Applications
Participate in mentoring
Requirements:
B.S./M.S. Computer Science or related field
5 years of object-oriented software development experience
Strong coding abilities and experience with Java and Android SDK
Experience with multi-threading, memory management and caching mechanisms specific to mobile devices
Passion for analyzing and improving run-time efficiency and memory footprint
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skill
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
If you have a Github account that shows off your work that is a plus.
Experience with iOS development is a plus as well but not a deal breaker.
About AOL
Do you want to make the Internet better? We do too. And we're always looking for people with great ideas. We need free spirits and straight shooters. Creatives and critics. Nerds with nerve. People who love the Internet, but can see its cracks... and future, too. At AOL we're focused on radically redefining the world of online communications. We are transforming how people around the globe connect with information, entertainment and one another by bringing together award winning journalists and innovative technologies to create rich and engaging consumer experiences. We look for people who are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly excited about our mission - to inform, entertain and connect the world.
Please send your resume to amit.salam@teamaol.com .
