Company Description
It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Mobile Backend & Native Client Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing both mobile-specific backend services and mobile client applications in Android. You will work closely with backend engineers, mobile developers, and full-stack engineers to deliver the next-generation ServiceNow mobile app. Our senior engineers are known for their deep technical expertise and exceptional coding skills, producing high-quality software.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in mobile backend and client development.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world challenges.
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mobile-specific backend services and mobile client applications in Android.
- Follow an agile scrum process to iteratively design and build high-quality software.
- Build simple and intuitive software to enable customers to extend and customize functionality to meet their unique needs.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing the existing product suite.
- Mentor colleagues and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team.
- Take full lifecycle responsibility for software development, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and automation.
- Collaborate with other ServiceNow teams to integrate platform capabilities such as security, authentication, session management, and third-party integrations into the mobile architecture.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, an equivalent degree, or experience in software development as a graduate
- 2+ years of backend development experience, with significant hands-on experience in backend development. Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding and practical knowledge of backend technologies and frameworks
- Proven experience in mobile development is required, in Android (using Java or Kotlin), either through professional work or substantial academic projects.
- Proven experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning for mobile applications.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and libraries like Retrofit (with Gson or Moshi) for connecting mobile apps to backend services.
- Proficient understanding of Git and experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scalability considerations.
- JavaScript experience is an advantage.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Passion for learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here .
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
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