Android Engineer

Company Description Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at [www.experian.com/careers](http://www.experian.com/careers) to be part of our team. Job Description **Summary** As an Android Software Engineer, you will work on the end‑to‑end development of Android applications, contributing across the full application lifecycle from design through production. You will build scalable and maintainable solutions using modern Android architectures, Kotlin, and Jetpack components, and integrate with RESTful APIs and shared services. You will collaborate with engineering teams on API contracts, code quality, and platform improvements, contributing to large‑scale codebases and technical projects. You will report to the Software Engineering Manager. **Main Responsibilities** * Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of projects with increasing complexity, from **technical design** through **implementation, testing, deployment, and production release**. * Participate across the full application lifecycle, including **concept definition**, **system design**, **development**, **integration**, and **maintenance**. * Develop clean and maintainable code by applying **coding standards**, **best practices**, and **formal code review processes**. * Design **API contracts**, ensuring **documentation** and **cross‑team technical agreement**. * Design **scalable and extensible architectures** that support **future functional and system growth**. * Contribute to **cross‑team engineering projects**, including **CI/CD pipelines**, **build systems**, **code review tooling**, and **monitoring infrastructure**. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in **Computer Science** or a **related technical discipline**. * **3+ years of experience in Android application development** with command of the **Android framework**. * Experience implementing **MVVM architecture** in Android applications. * Proficiency in **Kotlin** for new development, with working knowledge of **Java**. * Hands-on experience with **Jetpack components**, including **Compose**, **Navigation**, and **UI transitions**. * Experience consuming **RESTful APIs**, including **API mocking**, **end-to-end coverage**, and **unit testing**. * Familiarity with **third‑party libraries** such as **RxJava**, **Dagger**, and **Retrofit**. * Experience with **offline storage**, **background processing**, **threading**, **performance optimization**, and **large-scale codebases**. Additional Information * Benefits/Perks: Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more. * This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote * Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.