Senior Android Developer

Colibri Teams

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San Jose, San Jose, cr on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Why work with Colibri?

Do you want to work for a company whose mission is to build a company and culture based on our developer happiness? 

At Colibri we believe that team happiness is the key to success. Our people are what makes our company special. We do everything to make Colibri the best place for its people, a great place to be and work.

We are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. This Android app developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. Android programming works closely with other app development and technical teams.

Responsibilities

    • Design and build apps for the Android platform
    • Work closely with the UI/UX design teams to ensure feasibility for implementation of designs
    • Build reusable code and libraries for future use
    • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of native Android app development experience required
  • Prior experience as an Android Developer using Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Android NDK
  • Experience with offline storage, threading and performance tuning required
  • Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle required
  • Good understanding of the Android SKD required
  • Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
  • Have published multiple Android apps
  • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills to interact with Agile team members

    Benefits

    Not convinced? Here are some additional benefits for you at Colibri

    • Flexitime – We have a flexible working timetable that can work around your personal schedule. Some people like starting early, some prefer working late, some like to spend time with their kids in the afternoon, we’ll adapt to your needs.
    • 1:1 mentoring and continual professional development
    • A spacious, office with outside terraces, kitchen and multiple chillout areas 
    • Extra day holiday on your birthday
    • Free coffee / beer / tea 
    • Free unlimited English lessons
    • Regular events (Summer Party!). Work hard, play harder! 
    • Remote work opportunities
    • We will require you to come into the office occasionally for teambuilding and face to face get togethers at our spacious office in WeWork Escazú
    • Paid training time – every week you are given time to train, we will also pay for any courses you want to take
    • We believe people should be paid fairly and talent should be recognised. We pay competitive salaries based on your skills and experience and we’ll review it every six months. We pay our salaries in US dollars. 
       

    Colibri is an equal opportunities employer.
     

    About this role

    Summary

    Design, build, and optimize Android apps; collaborate with UI/UX and technical teams.

    Job title

    Senior Android Developer

    Experience level

    5+ years

    Industry

    software

    Location requirements

    Remote work allowed, based in San Jose, Costa Rica

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    android sdkkotlinjavarestjsonandroid ndkoffline storageperformance tuning

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    androidkotlinjavarestjson
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Costa Rica

    Remote Country

    San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

    On-site City