Android Developer Software Hub

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
This role is within our Architecture & Software Hub team. Our team is driving, not only where our future digital architecture is headed, but also how we as a company engage with external developers, how we continue to evolve as a software company by embracing new technology, and basically reinventing Volvo Cars from within.

What you’ll do
As an Android Developer in the Software Hub and core member of our engineering team, you will be key in assisting teams to build, test, and validate concepts that drive our transformation to a Software Driven Company. You will help bring innovations from Volvo Cars' different tech teams to life for external and internal developers, designers, and partners.
* Support teams that are experts in their domain but need support in exploring and developing new ideas.
* Continuously engage with the developer community in Volvo Cars to identify and engage initiatives in the Software Hub.
* Use and create open-source projects so developers can adopt the company’s offerings quicker and more confidently.
* Actively participating in day-to-day change activities while providing the appropriate levels of support and coaching for Volvo Cars team members.
* Engage in Conferences & Tech events.
* Be part of hackathons externally & internally.

This position will report to the Head of Architecture & Software Hub and is located in Volvo Cars offices in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for someone with an M.Sc in Software Engineering or equivalent experience through years of practice. You have several years’ experience in Android app development and have good knowledge of Android Java, Kotlin, Android Studio, and Python. You are familiar with modern app architectural patterns (MVP, MVVM, layered architecture, refactoring) as well as having good knowledge of Android testing frameworks (Junit, Espresso, Mockito). You have a good understanding of the Android build system and how to create library projects and reuse resource components on a platform level. Also experience in AOSP and the AOSP build system.
Furthermore, it is meritorious if you are familiar with working in a Linux environment and with Continuous Integration. Experience in car-ui-lib and with Android runtime resource overlays, as well as having a driver’s license.
We are a global company and therefore you have to be fluent in English and can communicate effectively with all types of stakeholders.

Who are you?
To succeed in this role, you should have a start-up mindset where you quickly develop prototypes, catalyze and engage in technology decisions, and find your way in a fastpaced, fluid product development environment. Of course, you are experienced with agile development and a champion of software development best practices.
As a person you strive for development and challenges through your pro-active attitude, you are self-motivated, with a strong delivery orientation.
You are analytical and a problem-solver - aware that there are multiple solutions for a problem. Last but not least, you enjoy learning from others, as well as, sharing your knowledge with your colleagues.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Product Area Lead, Mattias Uhlegård at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Hannes Westerlund at [email protected]. We want your application at the latest 8th of November 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.