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Android Developer
LOCATION
Deseret Book Corporate Office
Salt Lake City, UT
STARTING DATE
Immediately
POSITION TYPE
Full Time; Hybrid
OUR COMPANY
Deseret Book is a mission-driven company, committed to being a trusted gathering place for thoughtful expressions of faith. Established in1866, today we create and curate stories worth telling, questions worth exploring, and beauty worth sharing to improve the lives of individuals and families in every step of their faith journey.
In our work culture, we put people first. Our team members are dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities as we work together, creating an environment where collaboration is critical and personal accountability is expected. If you are passionate about helping people find inspiration and help for their lives, and working with colleagues who want to do the same, then Deseret Book Company is the place for you.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Android Developer will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Deseret Book's Android mobile application and related systems to support the company's online and in-store retail operations. This role works primarily within the Android ecosystem, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern architecture patterns, and collaborates closely with business unit leaders to build creative, scalable solutions to complex e-commerce and digital content challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Mobile Application Development
- Design, develop, and maintain Deseret Book's Android application using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Architect and implement features supporting reading electronic books, listening to audiobooks and podcasts.
- Integration development connecting the Android application with internal systems and third-party services via RESTful APIs
- Perform all steps of the development life cycle from design and planning through testing and deployment
- Optimize app performance and ensure scalability for high-traffic periods such as seasonal promotions and product launches
Collaboration & Solutions Design
- Work collaboratively with business unit leaders to develop creative solutions to challenging mobile commerce and digital experience requirements
- Partner with cross-functional teams including customer service, marketing, merchandising, and operations to deliver seamless digital experiences across mobile and web
- Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
- Coordinate with e-commerce developers to ensure feature parity and a consistent customer journey across platforms
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor app health and proactively address performance, security, and reliability issues; track crash rates, ANRs, and Play Store metrics
- Stay current on emerging Android technologies, libraries, and mobile best practices
- Maintain documentation for custom development, integrations, and deployment processes
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of professional Android development experience
- Proficiency in Kotlin; familiarity with Java
- Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose and XML-based layouts
- Experience with RESTful APIs and web services integration (Retrofit, OkHttp)
- Comfortable with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows for asynchronous programming
- Experience writing unit tests (JUnit, Mockk/Mockito) and UI tests (Espresso, Compose Testing)
- Proficiency with Android Studio, Gradle, Git, and CI/CD tools
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on large projects with team members
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG / TalkBack)
- Knowledge around localization and internationalization best practices and strategies
- Experience with analytics and monitoring tools (Firebase/Crashlytics, Sentry)
- Experience with high-traffic apps and performance optimization
- Experience in an Agile/Scrum work environment
- Background in media-rich or content-driven applications (audio, video, digital publishing)
BENEFITS
- Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching funds
- Company-funded retirement plan
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to a team and culture that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion without regard to race, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the State of Utah.
