[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Transact Campus

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Android Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for improving and maintaining Android based POS software responsible for processing millions of transactions across university campuses each year.

Our app is built using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android best practices. Our software runs on target hardware, and our application reads university credentials via NFC to support various features, such as Event access, Meal charges, and Purchases using a student's university stored value account.

You will need strong communication skills and be an effective collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while taking full ownership of your work. You bring a problem-solving mindset, a willingness to learn, and a continuous drive for improvement—both in your own development and in the quality of the codebase. A growth mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain operator driven and self-service Android applications for target POS hardware
• Responsible for design and development of application features, including interactions with the Android system
• Integrate and support first and third-party hardware peripherals
• Integrate and support interaction with REST APIs
• Provide support throughout the SDLC process, including design, implementation, quality assurance, and post release
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies
• Possess the aptitude to quickly learn and contribute to our complex platform
• Work within a cross functional agile team
• Mentor others on the team at all levels of experience
• Raise process improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Android development experience
• Proficiency in Kotlin, Gradle, Android Studio, Android SDK
• Experience with source control management, unit tests, and code review
• Strong team player
• Has a track record of achieving goals, meeting deadlines, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving requirements
• Excellent communication and documentation skills who can summarize and relay all news to stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile processes, specifically the Scrum framework
• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Desired Skills

• Experience working with hardware interactions with Android
• Experience with modern Android development, including Jetpack Compose
• Experience working with global teams a plus!

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Hybrid Working
• Regular social, sporting and community events
• Private Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matched Pension Contribution
• 25 Days Annual Leave