Remote Senior Software Engineer, Android

Company Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability. Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki , former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal 2017 ). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions. Overview Senior Android Engineer (Contract - 1099) Location: Remote (U.S.based only) | On-site in NYC or Philadelphia Preferred Contract Length: 6+ Months We’re seeking a Senior Android Engineer (1099 contractor) to help architect and build the next generation of our native mobile apps over the coming 6+ months. This is a contract role, ideal for a senior-level engineer with experience designing and delivering high-quality, stable, and low-latency Android applications. Are you passionate about building native Android apps at scale and excited by the opportunity to re-architect a product from the ground up? As a contract Senior Android Engineer, you will take ownership of core components as we transition from React Native to a fully native Android experience. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure the app evolves in alignment with user needs and business goals. What You'll Do - Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to define a compelling UX that functions well within an Android mobile app - Write code for app design, features, components, and integrations in a clean, readable, and reusable fashion - Provide Android mobile app expertise, helping improve the team's development practices, design patterns, deployment processes, and customer experience - Work with stakeholders from product, marketing, etc. on initiatives aligning with our KPIs and business priorities - Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle - Participate in standard engineering practices such as code reviews, standups, planning meetings, and product/technology demos - Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential to enhance the Credit Genie product suite and maintain our competitive edge Requirements - 5+ years of professional mobile development - Proficient in Kotlin - Deep understanding of mobile app UX best practices - Ability to propose, refine, code, and update UX/product solutions to ensure they meet customer needs - Proficiency in taking design mocks (including Figma files) and coding them in-app using Kotlin - Experience working independently and directly with product, marketing, and engineering teams in a highly iterative environment - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication skills Nice to haves - Experience working on personal finance management (PFM) products. - Understanding of UX design concepts (e.g. density, diversity) and the languages, systems, principles, and processes used in design creation - Comfort using design prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Invision, Origami, or Sketch) - Ability to maintain a style guide, UI kit, and brand - Familiarity with consumer credit risk and the customer life cycle Note : This is a contract role, and you will be engaged as a 1099 contractor. This role is not eligible for employee benefits. Benefits and Perks Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness. We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumsta