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Senior Android Contractor

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Consultative approach and problem solving skills
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools
  • Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred
  • Ability to lead, mentor and motivate

Responsibilities

  • Define, design, and implement applications for Android smartphones
  • Develop mobile applications in Android with Kotlin
  • Provide general technical support and training
  • Participate in a rapid, agile development schedule

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Social Skills
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Sparq

IT Services & IT Consulting

Sparq is the leading U.S.-based digital engineering consultancy for building, deploying and supporting digital applications, products and experiences. Sparq assembles trusted software engineering teams that collaboratively solve challenges with creativity and rigor. Our experts know how to work together—with each other and with clients—generating momentum, velocity and success.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.

We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.

If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.


C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

A Day in the Life:

As a Senior Android Contractor, you will be responsible for defining, designing, and implementing on various mobile smartphones running Android. A key part of your responsibilities will include communicating with engineers on the mobile team, as well as other parties like UI designers and product managers.

  • Develop mobile applications in Android with Kotlin
  • Develop new functionality on our existing software products using Kotlin and Java
  • Knowledgeable of design patterns (MVVM, MVC)
  • Knowledgeable of asynchronous operations in both Java, and Kotlin
  • Participate in a small, experienced, energetic team on a rapid, agile development schedule. Knowledge of scrum ceremonies and processes.
  • Provide general technical support and training to Sparq and for our clients

What it takes:

  • Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
  • Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague
  • Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
  • Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
  • Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
  • Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
  • Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
  • Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
  • Full understanding of the software development life cycle
  • Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruiting@teamsparq.com

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