Mobile Developer (Android) Full Time NEW

Jo Academy is a pioneering EdTech Company founded in 2014, offering a comprehensive digital learning platform across Jordan and the region. We serve diverse age groups through an integrated, interactive learning experience designed for national and international school students, as well as university learners. Powered by AI and cutting-edge technologies, Jo Academy enables personalized and adaptive learning journeys that respond to different needs and learning styles. Today, we support over two million learners through thousands of interactive lessons and educational resources. Jo Academy is a member of ULA Group, alongside ULA KSA, and contributes to a broader vision of integrating emerging technologies, such as AI-powered adaptive learning, AR/VR, and virtual schools, into the education ecosystem in the region and beyond.

Our Purpose

Jo Academy is driven by a clear purpose: to make education accessible, seamless, and engaging. Our mission focuses on increasing knowledge, building skills, and personalizing digital learning experiences. Through tech enabled education, we are committed to empowering Arab learners, expanding their opportunities, and advancing digital education to better serve our community.

Our Values

At Jo Academy, we foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and impact. As a leader in the EdTech field,

we are committed to delivering meaningful products and services that truly make a difference.

Our team is passionate, diverse, and excellence-driven, united by a shared belief in the power of education and technology to shape the future.

About The Role

Location: Amman – Jordan

Number of Vacancies: 2

The Android Developer is responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Android applications. The role focuses on building and implementing features using Kotlin (and optionally Java), fixing bugs, and ensuring smooth app performance across Android devices.

This position is growth-oriented, aimed at strengthening technical skills in Android development, following best practices, and contributing to the successful delivery of mobile products through close collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Android application features using Kotlin (and optionally Java) based on provided designs and technical specifications.
• Fix basic bugs and issues under the supervision of senior developers.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint planning meetings.
• Write clean, readable, and well-documented code following Android development best practices and internal standards.
• Support testing and debugging applications across different Android devices and versions.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate mobile UI components with backend APIs.
• Follow assigned tasks and complete them within defined timelines.
• Continuously learn and improve technical skills in Android development through mentorship and self-study.
• Contribute to maintaining code repositories (e.g., Git) and follow version control workflows.
• Document tasks, issues, and technical learnings to support team knowledge sharing.
• Log completed work and estimates in sprint tracking tools (e.g., Jira or Trello).
• Report bugs or issues encountered during development and testing using the team’s tracking system.
• Perform any additional related tasks assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science, or a related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in a related field
• JavaScript, or React Native Certificates are preferred but not mandatory communication and interpersonal skills.
• English
• Arabic

Technical Competencies

• Experience in Microsoft suite Office.
• Experience in Collaboration & Communication tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
• Basic understanding of building mobile UI components using React Native based on provided designs.
• Ability to implement simple screens, layouts, and navigation flows.
• Familiarity with JavaScript (ES6+) syntax and concepts such as variables, loops, functions, and basic object handling.
• Introductory knowledge of TypeScript or willingness to learn under supervision.
• Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code following team standards.
• Understands the importance of code commenting and basic documentation practices.
• Able to identify and fix simple bugs with guidance.
• Uses basic debugging tools (e.g., React Native Debugger, console logs) to trace issues.
• Familiarity with testing apps on iOS and Android emulators/simulators.
• Supports manual testing and verifies that features behave as expected.
• Assists in integrating front-end components with backend APIs using tools like fetch or Axios.
• Understands basic request/response flow (GET, POST, status codes, JSON).
• Working knowledge of Git for cloning repositories, committing changes, and creating branches.
• Follows team practices for code commits and collaboration via platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Understanding of Agile Team Participation Actively participates in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Logs task progress and completion in tools like Jira or Trello.
• Logs bugs or errors using internal tracking systems and documents findings clearly.
• Reports blockers or unclear requirements to the team or mentor promptly.

Recruitment Statement

Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. At Jo Academy, we are committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.