Android App Developer

Are you ready to take the helm of groundbreaking mobile technology and directly shape the future of operational flight management? Aquent has partnered with an industry-leading innovator to find a visionary developer who will serve as the technical lead and sole creator of critical mobile applications. In this high-impact role, your work will empower users with advanced flight capabilities, directly transforming operational workflows from planning to execution and making a tangible difference in real-world critical tasks.

About Our Partner

Our client is a pioneer in developing advanced operational technologies that solve complex, real-world challenges. By partnering with Aquent, they are looking to connect with top-tier talent who are passionate about high-quality engineering, user-centric design, and continuous innovation. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in flight operations and technology.

The Opportunity

As the primary driver of this initiative, you will have complete ownership of the mobile application lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with Product Management and UX teams to deeply understand customer challenges, translating real-world needs into elegant, high-performance mobile solutions. This dynamic role offers the unique opportunity to travel and engage directly with end-users, ensuring your development efforts are perfectly aligned with operational realities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of innovative Android mobile applications tailored for advanced flight operations.
• Take ownership of and maintain existing iOS applications that support and enhance critical flight workflows.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management and UX teams to develop a deep understanding of customer problems, actively participating in customer calls and visits.
• Travel up to 25% to engage directly with customers and stakeholders, gaining valuable insights to inform your technical roadmap.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality architectures, clean code, and robust software development processes.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of professional software development experience with React and JavaScript.
• 2+ years of hands-on Android mobile application development experience.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with an eagerness to explore emerging development processes, including AI-assisted tools, while maintaining high architectural standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• U.S. work authorization without the need for current or future visa sponsorship (W2 only).

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Expertise in geospatial data processing and visualization (e.g., presenting geographically-located data on maps, basemaps, vector/raster data, GeoJSON, ESRI Shapefiles, Cloud Optimized GeoTIFFs, rasterio, or geopandas).
• Prior experience developing flight management or similar high-stakes operational applications.
• Proficiency in C# .NET and/or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
• Experience with web application development.