Mid/Senior Android Engineer - Hybrid working model 100%, Ho Chi Minh City

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Vietnam!

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group simplifies lives with innovative online marketplaces in Automotive, Real Estate, General Marketplaces, and Finance & Insurance. As SMG’s innovation hub, SMG Vietnam develops cutting-edge solutions in a collaborative, empowering environment. Recognized among the 2023 Asia & Vietnam Best Workplaces, we attract top digital talent to create exceptional user experiences for Switzerland. Guided by our core values—Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly—we drive innovation and meaningful change.

Job Description

This job refers to our Real Estate brands, Homegate and Immoscout24, the largest real estate portals in Switzerland, with more than 15 million visits per month and more than 100,000 listings. We provide all users looking for a property with a transparent overview of the entire range of listings without them having to tediously visit different platforms. In addition to great products such as the mortgage or price calculator, we also offer editorial articles on topics such as housing and financing.

We are looking for an Android Engineer who is passionate about mobile development and eager to work on high-quality Android application. As a key contributor to our mobile engineering team, you will focus on delivering clean, efficient, and reliable code, working closely with other engineers, designers, and product managers. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to deepen their Android expertise and contribute to complex projects in a supportive environment.

Join our dynamic team, located in six countries (Switzerland, Serbia, Vietnam, France, Germany, and India), where creativity thrives. Together, we tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and keep learning and growing.

Your Mission:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications, ensuring a high standard of performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Lead architectural and design discussions, ensuring scalable and efficient application structure.
• Implement best practices for coding standards, testing, and development workflows in Android development.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and security.
• Conduct code reviews and promote knowledge-sharing practices.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to unit testing, release, and post-launch support.
• Actively contribute to improving team processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and communication.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools in Android development and integrate new solutions as they fit our applications and workflow.

Your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the ride?

• Fluency in English written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of Android development experience with a strong grasp of Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, and Android Studio.
• Deep understanding of UI/UX best practices for Android.
• Proven experience with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries, along with experience working with databases and local storage.
• Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and experience with libraries such as Kotlin Coroutines.
• Familiarity with Android architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP) and a strong grasp of modular and clean architecture principles.
• Experience with CI/CD practices, test automation, and performance profiling.
• Experience with analytics and logging tools, such as Datadog, Firebase, or similar, to monitor app performance and user behavior.
• Strong communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Android Jetpack components and libraries, including Navigation, LiveData, and ViewModel.

Nice-To-Have Qualifications:

• Knowledge of privacy and security best practices in Android application development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services such as AWS, GCP, or Firebase for app integration.

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• Competitive Benefits: Attractive salary, full pay during probation, 13th-month bonus, and full social insurance contributions.
• Generous Leave: 21+ annual paid days off, 24 days for learning & sharing, and flexible working hours with no overtime.
• Health & Wellness: Premium private insurance for you and your family, free food, and access to various classes and clubs.
• Growth Opportunities: Personalized development plans, yearly education budgets, regular Hackathons, and potential travel to Switzerland and Europe.
• Modern Work Environment: Hybrid model, top-tier equipment, and a friendly, agile, and transparent culture.
• Supportive Onboarding: Comprehensive assistance to help you settle in.
• Recruitment Process  
• We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

1. Initial screening call with HR – A brief conversation to understand your background and expectations.
2. Meeting with the Hiring Manager – A deeper discussion about the role, your experience, and how we work.
3. Home assignment – A small project to showcase your skills in a real-world context.
4. Technical Assessment – A follow-up session to review your assignment and discuss technical topics in more detail.
5. Casual Meeting with Director – An informal conversation to align on vision, culture, and goals.

At SMG Vietnam, we value diverse perspectives and individual growth. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Together, we embrace differences, nurture potential, and celebrate success.

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To take this opportunity, send us your detailed CV and feel free to add any supporting documents we need to look at in order to understand  that you are the perfect fit.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.ch, Immostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.