About Geocaching HQ
We are the global headquarters for the game of geocaching. Our apps and Geocaching.com website enable a community of more than three million active geocachers to join in a real-world treasure hunt.

Our mission (and yours should you choose to accept it) is to inspire and enable adventure, exploration, and community. Basically, everyone’s job here is to enable millions of people to have fun outside. How cool is that?
 
Position Overview
We are seeking a Junior Developer to join the team that creates and maintains the suite of Geocaching apps for Android phones. We are seeking a developer who can quickly join in, create quality code, contribute to discussions, be eager to learn and grow, and help make the geocaching experience awesome.
 
What we’re looking for in a Junior Android Developer

• Passion for Android software development
• A strong foundation of object-oriented programming skills and familiarity with computer science topics, including data structures and algorithms
• Ability to keep up with rapidly changing platforms and awareness of the latest advances in Android and related frameworks
• Understanding of a self-organizing, agile software development team, and enthusiasm for Scrum rituals
• Enjoyment of close collaboration, both within and outside the team
• A willingness to learn what it takes to create solid, testable code that delights our users
• Total ownership over the quality of their work and fluency in development practices that minimize bugs through UI testing and unit testing
• Sense for good UX practices and enjoys working with our UX team to create experiences that delight our customers

Qualifications & Required Skills

• 1+ years of experience as a hands-on developer
• Proficiency with Java and Kotlin
• Understanding of fundamental software development principles including design patterns and data structures
• Understanding of RESTful web services
• Understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum and/or Kanban
• Bachelor’s degree (MIS or Computer Science emphasis) or equivalent experience

Nice to have

• Knowledge or experience with dependency injection
• Experience writing unit tests with and/or automated UI tests
• Knowledge of Material Design patterns
• Behaviors
• Exemplifies our values (effectiveness, authenticity, passion) in actions and behaviors
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desire to learn and a “quick study” with new concepts, systems, and technologies
• Self-starting, self-directed, and open to coaching/feedback
• A positive attitude and high level of commitment to execution of job duties

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. 

Geocaching HQ embraces a diverse and inclusive workplace. Authenticity is one of our company core values and we strive to celebrate our differences. We encourage everyone to apply.

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Some of our current benefits & perks!

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, FSA (health and dependent care), and life & disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan: traditional and/or ROTH, plus employer match and immediate vesting.
• Healthy work/life balance: generous PTO and holidays, regular wellness & social events, unlimited access to our Employee Assistance Program, regular team lunches, and more.
• Free Geocaching Premium Membership to cache to your heart's content!
• Sabbatical every 7 years.
• Free lift tickets or reimbursement towards recreational activities.
• On-site gear closet so you can enjoy the great outdoors.
• ORCA cards and commuter benefits.
• Professional development budget tailored to your learning & growth -- not in the cookie-cutter "one size fits all" approach.
• Employer donation matching program.