Full-Time

Senior Android Engineer

Posted on 1/9/2025

Sporty Group

Sporty Group

51-200 employees

Sports app for news, scores, streaming

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior

Remote in USA

Open to candidates in Europe, South Africa, Egypt, or Latin America.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
UI/UX Design
Java
Android Development

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years experience writing clean code in Kotlin or Java for Android applications
  • Enjoy working on mobile apps at all levels from networking up to user interfaces and everything in between
  • Working on mobile application architecture, including data modelling, networking and data synchronization and concurrency
  • Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management
  • Sporty is an English speaking working environment, so we are looking for English speakers
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership and responsibility of our existing Android applications
  • Facilitate and release new versions of apps in several new regions
  • Build new end to end features on our platforms
  • Create new UIs to stay on top of various sporting events Globally (World Cup, Football Euros, Olympics etc)

Sporty.com is a sports app designed for sports enthusiasts, offering features such as sports news, live football scores, live streaming, sports odds, and interactive chat. Users can follow, like, share, and watch sports content without any cost or advertisements, creating a seamless experience. The app targets sports fans who want real-time information and community engagement. Unlike competitors, Sporty.com provides free access to its services, aiming to build a large user base that can be monetized through partnerships and sponsorships in the future. The goal of Sporty.com is to enhance the sports viewing experience while fostering a loyal community of sports fans.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Campbell, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Sociable Soccer expands Sporty Group into the video game market.
  • SportyFM launch in Ghana diversifies Sporty Group's media offerings.
  • Partnership with SES HD PLUS Ghana enhances SportyTV's broadcast quality for Euro 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Integration costs of Sociable Soccer may strain financial resources.
  • SportyFM may struggle against established sports radio stations in Ghana.
  • Unified login system could face cybersecurity challenges if not properly secured.

What makes Sporty Group unique

  • Sporty.com offers a free, ad-free sports app experience, unlike many competitors.
  • The app integrates live scores, streaming, and interactive chat for comprehensive user engagement.
  • Strategic partnerships enhance content and provide unique monetization opportunities.

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Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Annual Company Retreat

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