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IT / Software / Data Analyst
Principal Software Engineer, Android, Lose It!
IT / Software / Data Analyst
#533950
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Lose It!, a top health & fitness app on iOS and Android, has helped our members lose over 100 million pounds. Our product-first strategy has resulted in more than 1 million monthly active users who live healthier lives.
We have the energy of a start-up culture with the stability of a profitable business within a publicly traded company (Lose It! is part of the Everyday Health Group). It’s never been a more exciting time to work in tech - come share in our success. Lose It! offers incredible benefits, flexible hours, and a balanced approach to work and life.
The Opportunity
Lose It! for Android has been a staple of the Google Play Health & Fitness category for years. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Android team in designing and building our top-rated mobile app. This role will report to the Senior Director of Android Engineering, and work directly with product managers, UX Designers, and fellow engineers to deliver intuitive, durable, and well-architected experiences to our members. We believe that small teams of talented people can do great things, so were looking for someone that can contribute to all phases of building a great product. Come join an exciting environment where you can contribute to a product that helps millions of users reach their fitness goals.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate cross-functionally to set strategic goals, deliver on projects and drive the business forward
Work with other engineers and teams to create and maintain features, products, and capabilities using Kotlin with legacy support for Java
Innovate our code base with new technologies like coroutines and JetPack Compose
Solve problems, squash bugs, maintain quality, and adapt quickly to change
Lead discussions on developing features and contribute to weekly team meetings
Independently own and complete tasks
Grow your skillset by giving and receiving feedback through mentorships and peer code reviews
Job Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a software engineer
Expertise in coding and debugging Java/Kotlin and possess a deep understanding of the Android platform
Executes tactical efforts autonomously
Consistently asks questions and uses answers to solve problems
High productivity; writes a lot of code
Very responsive; quickly adapts to code feedback
Supports teammates; makes the developers around them better
Highly influential within the Android team and across the company
A positive attitude and the ability to resolve issues with best practices, processes, and strategies
We have the energy of a start-up culture with the stability of a profitable business within a publicly traded company (Lose It! is part of the Everyday Health Group). It’s never been a more exciting time to work in tech - come share in our success. Lose It! offers incredible benefits, flexible hours, and a balanced approach to work and life.
The Opportunity
Lose It! for Android has been a staple of the Google Play Health & Fitness category for years. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Android team in designing and building our top-rated mobile app. This role will report to the Senior Director of Android Engineering, and work directly with product managers, UX Designers, and fellow engineers to deliver intuitive, durable, and well-architected experiences to our members. We believe that small teams of talented people can do great things, so were looking for someone that can contribute to all phases of building a great product. Come join an exciting environment where you can contribute to a product that helps millions of users reach their fitness goals.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate cross-functionally to set strategic goals, deliver on projects and drive the business forward
Work with other engineers and teams to create and maintain features, products, and capabilities using Kotlin with legacy support for Java
Innovate our code base with new technologies like coroutines and JetPack Compose
Solve problems, squash bugs, maintain quality, and adapt quickly to change
Lead discussions on developing features and contribute to weekly team meetings
Independently own and complete tasks
Grow your skillset by giving and receiving feedback through mentorships and peer code reviews
Job Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a software engineer
Expertise in coding and debugging Java/Kotlin and possess a deep understanding of the Android platform
Executes tactical efforts autonomously
Consistently asks questions and uses answers to solve problems
High productivity; writes a lot of code
Very responsive; quickly adapts to code feedback
Supports teammates; makes the developers around them better
Highly influential within the Android team and across the company
A positive attitude and the ability to resolve issues with best practices, processes, and strategies
