We are a Software Lab based in the USA, who aims to fill the void in the current software landscape where current vendors have left the research & development space and focused more on existing products versus focused solutions to key problems enterprises face. Be part of the team who are on track to becoming an advanced Research & Development Power house - constantly scouring the industries for key problems that software products can solve.
The company needs developers to join the new team in Cape Town to work on a product which provides companies of all sizes with a solution to an ever growing problem known as B.Y.O.D. (Bring your own Device) which is the act of an employee/contractor leveraging their personal device on not only the corporate network but also accessing corporate data. Our product resolves this problem in a unique, innovative, and simplistic approach that provides the enterprises and employees to allow safe use and separation of the corporate and personal data.Minimum requirements
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years professional experience in software development
• 3+ years of Android application development experience

Experience with many of the following languages and tools is expected
• Proficiency in Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript in mobile applications
• Knowledge of Android's common software design patterns, including the ones needed to develop connected applications with high-performing backend and UI
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle

Summary of essential job functions
The Software Engineer – Android (Java) will be responsible for the following key items:
• Directly and meaningfully impact the experience of IT departments and their clients
• Develop an understanding of the issues surrounding BYOD policies and contribute creative Android design solutions to improve the experience of users around the world
• Follow-through from project inception through design to detailed completion
• Iterate on solutions based on customer feedback - yep you might be working with ''C'' level executives to solve their issues
• Develop end-to-end data management solutions including database schema and performance tuning
• Rapidly prototype user interfaces
• Participate in design process, gathering requirements with other engineers and designers
• Create measurable success
• Create open and re-usable components
• Be self-directed and be able to prioritize your own workload

Duration: 6 month contract
Location: Woodstock, Cape Town
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: R200 - R300 per hour dependant on experience.