Android Tech Lead

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Department Description

Innovation is the oxygen of our company, and in 2023, we invested more than US$850 million in research and development (R&D). We’re now opening a new Research & Development Centre in Cork, Ireland focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, with plans for expansion across other technologies in the future.

Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem of technologies is centred on safety and security, with LMR representing a foundational core. The company has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide, trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications designed to work in the most extreme conditions. Modernised with broadband and advanced data applications, LMR remains at the forefront of providing public safety agencies with the communications they rely on and need.

You’ll be part of our diverse and experienced global team, developing meaningful solutions that support thousands of public safety agencies and enterprises worldwide in solving complex safety and security challenges. Come join our team to work on real-world projects with a real-world impact.

Job Description

We Design and Develop Android applications and Android platform components for mission critical two way radios.

• This role provides an opportunity to apply and expand your skills working with a team of experienced professionals, including product owners, technical leads, architects, and project delivery teams.
• You will be involved in developing and maintaining Android applications and Android platform components by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/Manage all aspects of the product development process including requirement definition, design, implementation and testing.
• Able to manage engineering and also project the software for the products.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders from SW development, System Test, PDM, SCM, Quality and Hardware.
• Responsible for timeline alignment and resources management.
• Collaborative inter- and intra-group teamwork in a global, multi-site development environment, with opportunities to grow beyond the Android team by owning features that span multiple cross-disciplinary teams.
• Responsible for meeting project's deliverables and timeline requirements in a highly dynamic environment.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing software development processes
• Analyze, design, develop and maintain software for the organization's products and systems.
• Participating in code reviews, refactoring, and testing activities to ensure the delivery of robust and efficient software
• Performing software best practices including Unit Test, Test Automation, Continuous Integration and Knowledge sharing activities
• Staying up to date with the latest Android technologies and industry trends

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Experience developing Android applications and/or Android platform components using Kotlin or Java, with familiarity with the Android SDK and/or Android platform
• Proficient in modern mobile and frontend build pipelines and development tools
• Experience integrating mobile applications with back-end services via RESTful APIs
• Proficient in using Git for version control
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with a wide range of Android framework components such as Bluetooth, Sensors, Widgets, and Android Services
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure IoT
• Understanding of LTE, 4G, and 5G communication technologies
• Knowledge of Android security features and mechanisms
• C++ development experience

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No