*AGRILEDGER - JOB SPECIFICATION*
AGRILEDGER is looking for a skilled, creative, and passionate Senior
Android Developer Rockstar to work as a 100% remote worker on a
once-in-a-lifetime Philanthropic/Humanitarian project that will positively
and dramatically affect millions of peoples lives in the worlds poorest
farming communities.
Looking are getting involved in something that has REAL MEANING that MAKES
A DIFFERENCE and has a LONG TERM outlook? If so then please read on.
*THE COMPANY*
AGRILEDGER is an exciting and important global Startup thats focused on
reducing poverty and enabling financial inclusion for the 500 million
poorest farmers in developing countries.
Currently these 500 million small farmers account for 80% of the food
production in their countries, yet 1 in 4 goes to bed hungry. They also
have little or no access to market/pricing data, banking, insurance,
finance, or a reliable supply of quality fertilisers and other critical
resources. Over 50% of the food harvested in Africa is wasted.
See this PDF summary of the problem and our solution.
*spark.adobe.com/page/I8H4D/*
See the web site for even more information
*www.agriledger.com*
AGRILEDGER initiatives are supported by leading philanthropic charities
like the Bill Gates Foundation, Asian Development Bank, World Bank and
others.
*THE PROJECT*
AGRILEDGER are building a groundbreaking Software Solution for these 500
million farmers using a Blockchain-based CryptoLedger implemented as a
Mobile App and REST Web Services infrastructure, with a specially designed
mobile UI suitable for low literacy/illiterate users, and suitable for use
across different cultures and countries.
As most of the target user demographic are illiterate they have never used
a Smart Phone, and only some have old style flip phones, so a Material
Design / WhatsApp UI will not work. We are also interviewing UI/UX experts
to work on the UI so if you know an amazing UI designer please ask them to
make contact.
*We need to build 2 different Android products; *
1. PoC MVP App - a QUICK and simple proof-of-concept
minimum-viable-product App that will be used to test UI concepts in the
field and as a test harness to call the REST Web Services to resolve basic
design problems like low latency/low bandwidth/dropped connections etc
2. Main App - a well architected, modularly coded app
container/framework that will host all versions of the App as defined in
the Product Roadmap, forming the core code base.
*There are some difficult design issues we need to solve, including:*
- abillity to handle low latency, low bandwidth, patchy network connections
common in these countries
- an on-demand pluggable code architecture for the different workflows
needed in each location
- offline cached mode allowing disconnected use and auto re-sync when
network becomes available
- secure owner/identity management for each phone using private/public keys
linked to phone hardware
- secure and reliable access to the published web services
Currently there are 3 PoC underway in Kenya, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea,
and the PoC MVP app will be used in all 3 locations, and this is needed
URGENTLY.
*THE POSITION*
We urgently need an Android Developer/Architect Rockstar to build the 2
Android Apps.
*Responsibilities*
• Take full responsible for the application architecture and development of
both the PoC/MVP demo app and the main Product app.
• Design and develop a large-scale, visually appealing,
scalable, resilient, modular Android application capable of supporting a
pluggable code architecture, low latency/bandwidth and offline cached
operation
• work effectively with UX/UI person to design and implement a UI suitable
for low literacy, cross cultural use
• Use best practices to minimize impacts to user experience, such as
battery drain, ANRs, laggy UI, etc.
• Work effectively with business owners to understand requirements, gain
deep understanding of use cases and business needs, and translate into
effective application design and implementation.
• Design, develop and manage automated unit and acceptance tests
• Play a key role in product development and help shape direction of our
feature set
• Take technical responsibility of Application architecture and development
from inception to production
• Collaborate with the platform engineering team to help refine the REST
APIs used by backend
• Review and evaluate designs and make recommendations for improvement.
*Qualifications*
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with a variety of
tools and technologies
• 3+ years in native Android applications development using Android Studio
/ SDK
• 2+ years in a senior developer, architect or technical leadership role in
software development
• a Degree is not mandatory but evidence of dedication and seeing projects
to completion is
*Skills & Experience*
• Experience with integrating to backend using SOAP/ REST web services and
JSON/XML
• Experience with pluggable code architectures using Android Interface
Definition Language (AIDL)
• Experience with building for offline/cached mode and the ability to
re-sync when network available
• Experience with multi-threading and thread management
• Able to design for optimal performance/responsiveness and dynamically
adjust for current resources
• Ability to design for scalability (to millions) and resilience (low
latency, low bandwidth, patchy connectivity)
• Strong focus on architecture, refactoring and code quality
• Good Unit Testing and Integration Testing practices
• Solid Experience with Git/SVN/TFS
• Experience with software development best practices, including coding
standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes,
testing and operations.
*Professional Attributes*
• experience working within an Agile/Scrum team (sprint planning,
standups, etc.)
• proven track record of delivering successfully within aggressive
timelines.
• passion and commitment for building software that goes beyond just doing
the job
• able to work remotely with minimal supervision using leading
collaberation tools
• good team player with strong communication skills
• ability to work on multiple product initiatives at once
*Personal Attributes*
• strong desire to work on projects that make a difference via positive
change to disadvantaged people.
• some previous involvement with charity or humanitarian work
• ... OR some previous substantial involvement with Open Source
contributions.
• friendly personality and positive outlook
We are not just looking for someone that can do the work, we are looking
for someone to JOIN THE CAUSE, someone thats passionate, dedicated, and
really wants to become part of Agriledger Team, currently consisting of 35
people from all over the globe.
*HOW TO WORK WITH AGRILEDGER*
Agriledger are finalists in several Hackathons, and also have the support
of The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Asia Development Bank and others
major organisations; there will therefore be a lot of high profile press,
possibly awards for humanitarian achievement, and will be a very valuable
addition to any Resume/CV or Portfolio.
We are wanting to find several Android Rockstars that see the long term
value in working with us and wants to offer themselves as a reduced cost
for a fixed period with a view to being engaged on a permanent basis in the
near future. If we can’t find suitable people on this basis thats ok, as
we still need this work done, however *strong preference* will be given to
qualified applicants that are willing to help keep our costs down.
There are 3 ways to apply for these roles:
1. offering your services for free for an specific/interim period (1-3
months)
2. offering your services at a discounted rate for an specific/interim
period (1-3 months)
3. offering your services at your full rate from the start.
Please be sure to advise on which basis you wish to apply.
Note that this is 100% remote work as we use a Distributed Development
Model, using the leading collaboration tools like Trello, Office 365,
Dropbox, Skype and others.
*HOW TO APPLY*
Please apply via email (not with attached cover letter) including:
- why you want to get involved in this project and become part of the
Agriledger team
- mention of your relevant experience with any of the requirements above
- provide links to your online Resume/CV or Portfolio
- provide links to your active online presence on Forums, OSS communities
or other relevant places
- if you are applying on the basis of a volunteer, reduced cost or full
cost
Please apply via email with all of the information above to:
Mr Shayne Micchia
Product Development Manager
*[email protected]*
*www.Agriledger.com*
*NOTES*
This Job Desc is long ON PURPOSE, as a filter for people just looking for
the next quick buck. This opportunity with Agriledger is more than just a
job, as we are looking for very special people with the right attitude and
values to join our team.
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