Android Developer

Job Overview
Plan A Technologies is looking for an
Android Developer
with strong expertise in EMV payment processing to join our team for a short-term contract (3 months).

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with EMV logic, certification processes, and secure transaction flows.

While prior experience with the Nexgo EMV kernel is a plus, it is not a strict requirement.

This role is critical to ensuring compliance, security, and smooth integration of EMV payment solutions into Android-based applications and devices.

Please note:
you must have at least 6+ years of experience as an Android Developer and experience with EMV processing logic and EMV certification processes to be considered for this role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop, integrate, and maintain Android applications with a focus on EMV payment processing.
  
  
• Work with EMV kernels and ensure compliance with EMVCo and payment brand requirements.
  
  
• Participate in EMV certification processes, including debugging, documentation, and test case execution.
  
  
• Collaborate with product, QA, and hardware teams to ensure secure and efficient payment flows.
  
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to EMV transactions, chip cards, and contactless payment flows.
  
  
• Optimize application performance and ensure compliance with security best practices.
  
  

Experience

• 6+ years of experience as an Android Developer (Java/Kotlin).
  
  
• Strong understanding of EMV processing logic and secure payment flows.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with EMV certification processes (contact and contactless).
  
  
• Familiarity with POS terminals, payment SDKs, or payment gateways.
  
  
• Knowledge of payment security standards (PCI DSS, encryption, tokenization) is a plus.
  
  
• Experience with Nexgo EMV kernel or similar payment kernels is a plus (not required).
  
  
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Have solid written and verbal English skills.
  
  
• Ability to maintain a positive work attitude.
  
  
• Initiative and drive to do great things.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with Nexgo POS devices or other payment terminal manufacturers.
  
  
• Exposure to ISO8583 messaging and transaction protocols.
  
  
• Familiarity with mobile payment technologies (NFC, contactless).
  
  

About The Company/Benefits
Plan A Technologies is an American software development and technology advisory firm that brings top-tier engineering talent to clients around the world.

Our software engineers tackle custom product development projects, staff augmentation, major integrations and upgrades, and much more.

The team is far more hands-on than the giant outsourcing shops, but still big enough to handle major enterprise clients.

Read more about us here:
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Location:
Work From Home 100% of the time, or come in to one of our global offices.

Up to you.

Great colleagues and an upbeat work environment:
You'll join an excellent team of supportive engineers and project managers who work hard but don't ever compete with each other.

Benefits:
You'll get a generous vacation schedule, Brand New Laptop, and other goodies.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you