Senior Mobile Application Developer - REMOTE

Overview

Join Our Team as a Senior Mobile Application Developer!

Are you passionate about creating high-impact Android mobile experiences? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills in Kotlin, Java, and other modern technologies can shine? We're looking for a visionary Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the design, development, and continuous enhancement of our mobile applications. Reporting to the Mobile Development Manager, you'll play a crucial role in translating our Ministry's vision into scalable, secure, and user-centric Android solutions.

You'll also contribute to our mobile strategy, mentor fellow developers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to elevate our mobile app ecosystem. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and support the growth and excellence of our Ministry's mobile initiatives, we want to hear from you!

This role is open as a remote opportunity. Candidates local to the Franklin, TN area will work a hybrid schedule.

Here's some of what you will be doing:

• Lead the design and development of Android applications using Kotlin, Java, or other relevant technologies aligned with modern mobile development standards.
• Translate UI/UX designs (e.g., Figma) into functional, responsive mobile features that reflect Ministry brand and user experience expectations.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that supports long-term performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design and implement robust API integrations.
• Conduct usability testing, performance audits, and accessibility reviews to ensure mobile apps meet Ministry standards for quality and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve defects, stability concerns, and performance bottlenecks across Android platforms.
• Participate in roadmap planning and contribute to mobile architecture decisions and feature prioritization.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to developers building their professional expertise.
• Partner with designers, QA engineers, and internal stakeholders to deliver cohesive, cross-functional solutions.
• Maintain awareness of cross-platform considerations while prioritizing optimization of Android components within the Ministry’s app ecosystem.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here's some experience we are seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering, a related field preferred or comparable learning/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile app development, with proven expertise in Android (Kotlin, Java and or Android Studio and mobile SDKs).
• Experience with RESTful API integration and third-party service connectivity.
• Familiarity with Agile workflows, Git-based version control, and CI/CD best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to translate design files into fully functional mobile applications.
• Possess strong willingness to learn. Must demonstrate ability to be proactive about learning.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to Linked In Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation s two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing…