Android Developer

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and technically strong Android Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Kotlin and/or Java, understands modern Android development practices, and enjoys building reliable, intuitive mobile applications. Experience with GPS, geolocation, maps, location services, or other location-based technologies is highly desirable.

Department: Technology & Product

Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer,

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Who We Are Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

Key Responsibilities THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications.
• Build intuitive, responsive, and high-performance mobile experiences.
• Develop clean, scalable, and maintainable Kotlin and/or Java code.
• Integrate Android applications with REST APIs and backend services.
• Implement location-based functionality, GPS, mapping, and geolocation services.
• Test, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and performance issues.
• Optimize applications for different Android devices and operating system versions.
• Collaborate with backend developers, frontend developers, product contributors, and company leadership.
• Participate in technical architecture and product discussions.
• Contribute to application security, reliability, and scalability.
• Support application releases, updates, and ongoing maintenance.
• Stay current with Android development technologies and industry best practices.

Desired Skills Qualifications What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mobile Application Development, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of professional Android development experience preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality Android applications.
• Experience working with REST APIs and backend services.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and modern software development workflows.
• Experience debugging and optimizing mobile applications.
• Experience with Android application deployment and Google Play Store releases is preferred.
• Experience with GPS, geolocation, mapping, or location-based services is a strong plus.

What You Get

• Equity-based opportunity to build and lead the global talent engine at Digital Factory.
• Strategic seat at the table, shaping how we grow and who we bring into the business.
• Partnership with executive leadership on workforce design and scaling strategy.
• A creative, inclusive culture that values innovation, clarity, and purpose.

Compensation This is an equity-only, fractional opportunity . There is no salary or hourly compensation at this time. At Digital Factory, we’re committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Factory believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer