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Software Engineer (Android) - Evergreen

AT Rakuten International
Rakuten International

Software Engineer (Android) - Evergreen

Toronto, Canada

Job Description:

Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company's mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork.

Rakuten Rewards is a leading e-commerce company that enhances the way people shop by offering Cash Back, deals and rewards from more than 3,500 merchants. Founded in 1999, Rakuten has grown to become the go-to shopping destination for consumers, having paid out nearly $2 billion in Cash Back to its 15 million members. The company also operates ShopStyle, a leading fashion discovery destination, and Cartera Commerce, a top rewards platform for airlines and banks. For more information, visit www.rakuten.com.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and Maintain: Contribute to the development and upkeep of our flagship Android app, delivering features that delight thousands of daily users.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with Product Managers and UX Designers to understand requirements and implement features with precision, quality, and attention to detail.
  • Integrate: Partner with backend teams to seamlessly integrate APIs and ensure smooth end-to-end functionality.
  • Learn and Grow: Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and gain valuable insights from senior team members.
  • Write Exceptional Code: Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code with a focus on performance, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
  • Stay Ahead: Keep up-to-date with the latest Android development best practices and actively contribute to team discussions on improving the app.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience building native applications for Android devices.
  • Proficiency in Kotlin/Java.
  • Proficiency working with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services.
  • Experience with Android design patterns and architecture components (e.g., MVVM, MVP).
  • Experience with XML Views.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git and working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Exposure to Agile development processes and the product lifecycle.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Portfolio of published applications on GitHub and/or the Play Store.
  • Experience with Kotlin Flow.
  • Experience with Design Systems.
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose.
  • Experience with push notifications and deeplinks.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks for Android (e.g., Espresso, JUnit).

Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: Rakuten-RakutenRewards-1025426
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Asian founded/led