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
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's reach into the gaming sector.
  • Partnerships with sports organizations enhance content and provide monetization opportunities.
  • Growing demand for real-time sports information boosts Sporty.com's user base.

What critics are saying

  • Resource allocation to Sociable Soccer may divert focus from Sporty.com's core offerings.
  • Technical integration of Sociable Soccer may affect user experience on Sporty.com.
  • Unified login system poses potential cybersecurity risks if not properly managed.

What makes Sporty Group unique

  • Sporty.com offers a free, ad-free sports app experience, unlike many competitors.
  • The app provides interactive features like chats with football legends, enhancing user engagement.
  • Sporty.com integrates live scores, streaming, and sports news in one seamless platform.

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Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Annual Company Retreat