JOB SUMMARY AND MISSION

The Starbucks mobile applications are used every day by hundreds of thousands of Starbucks customers, and the Android development team within Starbucks Global Digital Products is growing and innovating fast to deliver the best possible experience to everyone. We are seeking a full-time Application Developer II to join the team. As a member of the team, you will participate in assessing new projects and features for feasibility, write code for the latest features and for important bug fixes, and work to test and release those features to the public. This role requires a strong team player who has core Android development expertise, has built and deployed apps to the Android Store and has a desire to grow into a leader on the mobile development team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Build, iterate, and enhance the Starbucks Android application.
• Partner closely with the design team to create an intuitively easy to use application for our users.
• Optimize the existing code for ease of use and performance.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-4 years’ software development experience
• 2+ years of professional experience in developing Android mobile applications.
• Expert understanding of Android SDK (Activity/Fragment Lifecycle, Services, Push, Location Services)
• Experience building Android custom UI components.
• Solid grasp of mobile networking concepts and RESTful API web services
• Successfully released apps in the app store (please include names)
• An understanding of mobile security best practices
• Experience with Git or some other distributed version control system

CORE COMPETENCIES:

PUTS THE CUSTOMER FIRST: Has a relentless focus on the customer. Understands what the customer wants and how to best deliver the experience.

WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS: Listens and communicates well with others within and outside of Starbucks. Creates a team environment that is positive and productive.

LEADS COURAGEOUSLY: Takes personal responsibility to do the right thing, and persists in times of challenge or uncertainty. Adapts quickly to change and makes timely, thoughtful decisions.

DEVELOPS CONTINUOUSLY: Continuously seek opportunities to improve self and others. Leads with trust, honesty and commitment to hire, coach and develop partners to achieve their potential.

ACHIEVES RESULTS: Understands what drives overall business success and is accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results. Demonstrates knowledge of core products and processes to get results. Anticipates obstacles and takes action to prevent or minimize their impact.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals; including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Starbucks will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Starbucks is about more than just a coffee; they're dedicated to employee and community growth. Starbucks even runs a program that pays for their baristas tuition to help them finish their education. That’s why when you launch your career inspired by human connection and the opportunity to become your personal best, the possibilities are endless. SCAP - Starbucks College Achievement Program