Sr Android Developer

Support Center - Irving

Michaels Software Engineers will develop technologies that change how our customers connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. As a Sr Software Engineer, you will contribute to projects critical to Michaels needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Development:

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable Android applications using Kotlin.
• Implement new features, improve performance, and ensure compatibility across a range of Android devices and versions.
• Integrate the app with RESTful APIs for features such as product listings, user accounts, shopping carts, payments, and order tracking.
• Develop unit tests and UI tests to ensure the app is bug-free and performs optimally.
• Monitor app performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for smooth operations even on low-end devices.

Collaboration & Innovation:

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement modern, responsive designs optimized for mobile.
• Work closely with backend teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
• Partner with QA teams to fix reported issues and ensure compatibility across Android devices.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and team retrospectives to align on business objectives.

App Management & Improvement:

• Manage the Google Play Store listing, including releases, beta testing, and performance analytics.
• Address customer feedback and monitor app reviews to prioritize updates and improvements.
• Keep the app up to date with the latest Android development standards, libraries, and technologies.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Worked with large scale web traffic and data with strong foundation in Data Structures, Algorithms, Linear Algebra.
• Advanced experience in Java, Python, C,  C++, MongoDB, MySQL, and/or other major programming languages
• Experience in building search systems such as Elastic, SORL, Lucene, Algolia
• Building large-scale data pipelines
• Expertise with cloud services, such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
• Experience in machine learning/computer vision/natural language processing application

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 5+ years of software engineering experience

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with AI-assisted programming tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT for code generation).
• Familiarity with iOS native app development.
• Knowledge of mobile web development.
• Experience with MongoDB and Spanner DB.
• Experience with third-party integrations (e.g., payment gateways, analytics tools).

Other

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree or higher in Computer Science

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at

and . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit 

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit

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Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at

(1800-MICHAEL).

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