Staff Software Engineer (Backend & Native Android)

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Backend & Native Client Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing both mobile-specific backend services and mobile client applications in Android. You will work closely with backend engineers, mobile developers, and full-stack engineers to deliver the next-generation ServiceNow mobile app. Our senior engineers are known for their deep technical expertise and exceptional coding skills, producing high-quality software. Responsibilities Design and develop mobile-specific backend services and mobile client applications in Android. Follow an agile scrum process to iteratively design and build high-quality software. Build simple and intuitive software to enable customers to extend and customize functionality to meet their unique needs. Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing the existing product suite. Mentor colleagues and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team. Take full lifecycle responsibility for software development, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and automation. Collaborate with other ServiceNow teams to integrate platform capabilities such as security, authentication, session management, and third-party integrations into the mobile architecture. Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, an equivalent degree, or experience in software development as a graduate 7+ years of backend development experience, with significant hands-on experience in backend development. Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding and practical knowledge of backend technologies and frameworks Proven experience in mobile development is required, in Android (using Java or Kotlin), either through professional work or substantial academic projects. Proven experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning for mobile applications. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and libraries like Retrofit (with Gson or Moshi) for connecting mobile apps to backend services. Proficient understanding of Git and experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scalability considerations. JavaScript experience is an advantage. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. Passion for learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

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