Analyst 2 - Programming Android

  • Full-time
  • Business Function: Programming
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office
  • Location (Secondary): KL COE Office--LOC_WDT_KL COE

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

 

  • Strong knowledge of Android SDK and different versions of Android. 
  • Working experience with Kotlin and Java. 
  • Experience in building Apps from Scratch is a big plus.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Graphql and OData to connect Android applications to back-end services. 
  • Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, Material design guidelines, patterns, and best practices. 
  • Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning. 
  • Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications. 
  • Knowledge of the open-source Android components and the libraries available for common tasks. 
  • Highly proficient in object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, data structures, algorithms and quality coding skills, excellent debugging skills. 
  • Good knowledge on Latest Android Architecture and Jetpack Components.
  • Experience with unit and UI testing & Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Lead a full product development lifecycle from requirement gathering, product design, development, to roll out and maintenance  
  • Strong understanding of SOLID principles.
  • Managing systems in production and understands release process, monitoring, and debugging.
  • Good Knowledge of android and language essentials like Android Jetpack components, Rxjava, RxAndroid, Coroutines, Flows, Retrofit, Room Database, Material design guidelines and coding best practices. 
  • Good experience in MVVM, MVP and MVC Architectural Design Patterns. 
  • Proficient in OOPS concepts and Design patterns. · 
  • Experience of working with version control, issue and project tracking and other productivity enhancement software like Bitbucket, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Confluence, KANBAN. 
  • Able to participate in multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks. 
  • Experience in Firebase Crashlytics, Analytics, Logging, Performance tools.
  • Experience in iOS development would be a plus.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing mobile applications with Software design and architecture process.
  • REST / Web API overall understanding, communication patterns between API & mobile apps.
  • Understanding of Azure Active Directory authentication methods.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of mobile device management enterprise deployment & analysis.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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