Senior Android Engineer

Job description
Company Overview
At IMS were transforming the way the world drives. As a leading provider of connected car and telematics solutions we deliver cuttingedge services and analytics to insurers governments and enterprises worldwide.

Our cloudbased DriveSync platform is at the heart of what we doan industryrecognized solution that empowers smarter decisionmaking and better driving outcomes. From enhancing road safety to enabling intelligent mobility strategies our technology is designed to make driving safer and smarter for everyonefrom global insurers to local governments and everyday drivers.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of mobility.

Description

As a Senior Android Software Engineer you will play a critical role in designing developing and maintaining IMSs nextgeneration Android applications which leverage realtime telematics AIpowered insights and sensorbased data. Youll collaborate in a crossfunctional Agile team alongside product managers UX designers and backend engineers to deliver scalable secure and usercentric Android solutions.

This role is ideal for an experienced Android engineer with deep Kotlin expertise who thrives on solving complex technical problems optimizing for performance and delivering cuttingedge mobility experiences.

In this role you will be responsible for:
Android Application Development
• Design build and maintain Android applications with a strong focus on performance scalability and security
• Integrate realtime data processing for telematics and IoTdriven mobility features
• Utilize advanced Android APIs such as LocationManager Bluetooth and SensorManager
• Write clean modular and maintainable Kotlin code following modern Android best practices
• Optimize for battery life background services and offline capabilities
Agile Collaboration & Teamwork
• Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning daily standups and retrospectives
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs WebSockets and streaming data
• Partner with product and design to create seamless intuitive mobile experiences
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and mentorship of junior developers
Technical Innovation & Excellence
• Architect maintainable Android applications using modern design patterns (MVVM MVI Clean Architecture)
• Implement and refine automated testing with frameworks like Espresso and JUnit
• Continuously research and experiment with new Android technologies libraries and frameworks
• Contribute to integrating MLpowered features to enhance mobility insights
Security Performance & Compliance
• Follow best practices in mobile security including OWASP guidelines and secure data storage
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
• Monitor and improve app performance using tools like Firebase Performance Sentry or New Relic
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA to integrate Android apps into CI/CD pipelines

Essential Qualifications & Experience
• 5 years of experience in Android application development
• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDKs
• Deep understanding of app lifecycle memory management and concurrency
• Proven experience with REST APIs WebSockets and realtime data streaming
• Familiarity with modern architectural patterns (MVVM MVI Clean Architecture)
• Strong focus on performance background processing and battery optimization
• Experience with push notifications geofencing and location services
• Handson experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing on Android
Bonus Qualifications
• Experience in telematics IoT or connected mobility applications
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration for Android
• Familiarity with GraphQL gRPC or MQTT for mobile data transmission
• Background in mobile security and compliance frameworks
• Experience working in distributed teams across multiple time zones

Why should you join us
• Brand new collaborative openconcept office for those days when you want to work collaboratively in person! Were located in the Waterloo tech hub: the David Johnson Research Technology Park
• Flexible remote working options
• Opportunity to work within a global team
• Were an innovative technology leader with plans for growth in the global telematics industry. These are some exciting times!
• Companypaid group health (and dental) benefits program with no waiting period they start from day one!
• RRSP matching program
• Flexible holiday policy to really make the most of your time and wellbeing
• Work From Anywhere Policy work almost anywhere in the world for 30 days per year!
• Paid volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Program and an enhanced maternity/paternity package
• Kudos Hub a peertopeer recognition system where you can recognize others using points. These points can be collected and redeemed against a huge catalog of rewards!

At IMS we believe innovation thrives through diversity of thought background and experience. Research shows that women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single qualification. If youre passionate about what were building and feel you could make a meaningful contributioneven if you dont check every boxwe strongly encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who were looking for. Even if you do not meet all of the above criteria please consider applying! If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at
IMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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