Android Engineer (Mobile Developer) at Canopy

Android Engineer

(Remote - PH)

About Us

Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in Draper, Utah building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We are looking to revolutionize the accounting space with modern, user-friendly software for a neglected industry.

Our goal is to help our clients unlock the firm they’ve always wanted with our Practice Management Suite. We place strong emphasis on delighting our customers, spotting and solving problems, and being good people along the way.

Click here to see why our clients love Canopy.

Interested in learning more about Canopy & the industry? Check out our blog here where you can find great information on our product features, industry news, practice management, and more!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior-level Android Developer to join our mobile team! Our 5-star mobile apps are a core part of the Canopy ecosystem and have over a half-million users. But there are still many new features to build! We champion autonomy, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and above all, our customers.

You will work closely with other developers, as well as a product designer and a product manager, to deliver exceptional products that revolutionize the professional tax industry. This is a fully remote position, with eligibility to work in the Philippines.

What You'll Do:

• You’ll be building new features using the latest industry technologies, our app has been built entirely with Kotlin, no Java!
• From start to finish, you'll work together with your cross-functional team to design and build products that revolutionize the professional tax industry.
• You will have opportunities to research new technologies, shape the Android codebase, learn, grow, mentor, and be mentored.
• Work collectively on the Android codebase, maintaining and optimizing it to ensure scalability, performance, and high-quality user experiences.
• Collaborate with API teams to influence and guide API design, ensuring seamless integration and performance within the mobile app.
• Work closely with the developers to ensure feature parity and a cohesive mobile strategy across platforms.
• Manage the app submission process, including uploading builds to internal testing and releasing apps to the Google Play Store via the Play Console.
• Adapt to changing business needs by pivoting between feature development, bug fixes, and other critical tasks as required.
• Continuously research and incorporate new technologies and best practices to keep the app at the forefront of the industry.

What You’ll Need:

We look for candidates with mid-senior level experience who can continue to grow our mobile app in the right direction and are willing to own the Android codebase. We value experience in developing real-world applications that scale with users as well as features. Beyond technical proficiency, we love candidates who are collaborators, self-motivated, passionate and driven to build excellent products.

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Proven track record with at least one released app available on the GooglePlay Store.
• Can smoothly handle UI/worker threads for a slick user experience
• Experience with web requests via HTTP/REST and JSON responses
• Experience using concurrency and multi-threading.
• Experience with ROOM databaseExperience building apps using MVVM architecture.
• Experience with declarative UI (Jetpack Compose)
• Skilled in pivoting between different tasks based on business needs, whether it's building new features or addressing urgent bug fixes.
• Continuous curiosity to discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies that maximize development efficiency.
• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection with consistent performance to support uninterrupted remote work.
• Ability to work a schedule that overlaps with 9 AM to 1 PM Mountain Time (MT) Monday through Friday. This corresponds with 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM Philippine Time (PHT). Please ensure your available aligns with this time frame before applying.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with coroutines.

We know many women do not apply for a job if they don't perfectly fit the description. We want you to apply anyway.

Why You Want to Work Here:

🌴 Paid Time Off - you’re actually encouraged to use, plus 10 company paid holidays!

❤️‍🩹 Health Benefits - including Medical, Dental, and Basic Life & AD&D coverage.

🧠 Mental Health - all employees have access to Impact Suite & to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

🌟 Nectar - our peer-to-peer recognition program to help our employees recognize the amazing work being done by other Canopians!

🥳 Company Events - including monthly company-wide meetings, summer parties, and more.

💡 ERG Committees - to plan initiatives around continuing education, community outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and more.

Our Values:

We approach our work every day with a few things in mind:

🔑 Own - we own this place! We focus on outcomes, holding ourselves & each other accountable.

🏆 Win - we win by delighting our customers with the very best products and services.

👍 Do Good - we work hard to be good people!

💡 Embrace Curiosity & Candor - we approach everything with curiosity & we understand that candor is kindness and give the gift of feedback.

To learn more about us & our values, click here.

Interviewing @ Canopy:

Application processes can be a little stressful. Here are the stages of a typical interview process at Canopy:

• Once your application is received, we will review it and get back to you if we feel like it’s a mutual fit!
• 20-minute phone call with the People Team
• 45-minute video interview with the Hiring Manager
• 1-hour virtual panel interview
• Final Interview and/or reference checks

Interview processes can vary depending on the role. The People Team will give you a role-specific overview of the process during your first phone call.

Remember: This is your interview too! We know candidates are evaluating us just as much as we are them. We encourage you to bring questions to each of your interviews—our hiring teams will always make sure to save time for questions at the end!