Senior Android System Developer

TCP is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this role. 

About TCP (TimeClock Plus):  
For more than 30 years, TCP has helped organizations engage their people by providing flexible, mobile timekeeping and workforce management solutions. Trusted by tens of thousands of customers and millions of users, TCP delivers best-in-class technology and personalized support to organizations of all sizes in the public and private sector to meet their complex timekeeping, employee scheduling, leave management and other workforce needs. We recently embraced our new, refreshed brand which we feel fully embodies our commitment to innovation while also completing our first acquisition of Humanity, an industry-leading cloud-based scheduling platform. Growth is happening and our vision for a successful future is clear - We'd love for you to join us on this journey! For more information on TCP, visit www.tcpsoftware.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook.

Role Overview

We are looking for an expert Android developer to lead the "hardening" phase of our next-generation Time Clock application (Humanity Time Clock V3). Unlike standard Play Store apps, our software runs on dedicated, proprietary Android hardware.

The ideal candidate has deep experience transforming standard Android apps into robust, bulletproof "Kiosk" systems. You will be responsible for locking down the OS, managing system-level peripherals, and ensuring the device can run 24/7/365 without user intervention.

As a Senior Android System Developer, you will:  

• Kiosk Implementation: Implement and refine Android Lock Task Mode (Screen Pinning) to prevent users from exiting the application or accessing the OS settings.
• System Hardening: Disable or hide system UI elements (Status Bar, Navigation Bar, Notification Shade) programmatically to ensure a fully immersive experience.
• Watchdog & Resilience: Implement self-healing mechanisms, such as WorkManager tasks and AlarmManager watchdogs, to automatically restart the app or services in case of crashes or ANRs.
• Boot & Update Management: Optimize the BootReceiver logic for instant startup and manage robust OTA (Over-the-Air) update flows.
• Security: Secure local data using EncryptedSharedPreferences and Android Keystore. Hardening communication channels (MQTT/TLS) and preventing ADB abuse in production.
• Peripheral Integration: Optimization of hardware drivers/SDKs (Biometrics, Card Readers) to prevent resource leaks and ensure stability over long uptimes.
• Logs & Diagnostics: Implement robust audit logging (local & remote) to trace issues on devices deployed in the field.

• 5+ Years Android Development (Kotlin required).
• Deep understanding of the Android Lifecycle and Process Management (how to keep an app alive indefinitely).
• Experience with COSU (Corporate-Owned, Single-Use) or Dedicated Device configurations.
• Experience processing hardware events (USBs, Serial Ports) and managing background services.
• Strong knowledge of Device Owner / Profile Owner APIs (Android Enterprise).

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with MQTT protocols and real-time communication resilience.
• Experience with AOSP (Android Open-Source Project) or modifications to the Android Firmware/ROM.
• Experience creating System/Privileged Apps (signed with platform keys).
• Experience with MDM (Mobile Device Management) solutions (SOTI, AirWatch, or custom implementations).
• Background in identifying memory leaks (LeakCanary) and optimizing for low-spec hardware.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• This role requires 0% travel time.

• Competitive salary
• 20 Days of PTO (Paid Time Off) and 13 days of companywide holidays 
• 8 hours to volunteer and impact the community 
• Comprehensive benefits (Health/Dental/Vision/ 401K) 
• Employee Choice Pre-Tax Benefit
• Remote work option available

TCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.