Technical Support Specialist
City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · Mid Level · Cloud, IT and infrastructure · posted 2 days ago
City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · posted 25 days ago
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Employer | City of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Field | Technology › Software engineering |
| Level | Senior Level |
| Source category | not stated |
| Posted | 2026-10-14 (25 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer:
Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
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Benefits - We care about your well-being.
OIT is seeking a Senior Android Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of highquality Android applications that support City services and operations. This role will work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and City department stakeholders to deliver secure, accessible, user centered mobile experiences.
The Senior Android Developer will strongly influence the full mobile development lifecycle from technical discovery and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing iteration. This role requires strong engineering expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to building digital tools that improve the lives of Philadelphia residents, businesses, and City employees.
Essential Functions
Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks like jetpack compose
Lead technical architecture decisions and establish best practices for Android development
Collaborate with product, design, and backend engineering teams to define requirements and deliver high‑quality features
Help to translate user needs and business goals into scalable, maintainable mobile solutions
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for Android platforms and design conventions
Ensure applications comply with Google Play Store guidelines and submission requirements
Write clean, maintainable code following Android development best practices and coding standards
Integrate Android applications with APIs, backend services, and City data systems
Ensure applications meet standards for accessibility, security, and performance
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to team-wide engineering excellence
Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools to support reliable deployments
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the mobile stack
Stay current with Android technologies, tools, and best practices, and advocate for continuous improvement
Support agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Deep understanding of modern Android development principles and mobile UX patterns
Strong proficiency in native Android development with focus on Android platform optimization
Solid understanding of Android development fundamentals including Activities, Fragments, Services, and Content Providers
Experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Android SDK tools
Knowledge of Material Design principles and Android UI/UX best practices
Understanding of Android app lifecycle, memory management, and performance
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic public‑sector environment
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive design
Ability to mentor and support other engineers
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex mobile applications
Familiarity with Google Play Console and app store submission processes
Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
Understanding of RESTful APIs and mobile app security best practices
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for mobile applications
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
While you won’t necessarily be working with these technologies every day, you should have a broad enough understanding of them to help support your team.
Understanding of the modern mobile platform and common architectures
Strong understanding of the key differences in supported hardware and features across the mobile device landscape
Server-side programming languages such as NodeJs (Typescript)
Command line and shell scripts
Web application security concerns and ways to mitigate them
SQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Containerization
Automated test/deployment pipelines
API design and development
We care more about what you can do than where you learned how to do it. That said, a bachelor’s degree is a good foundation for the work, and job-related experience around the competencies above is acceptable as well.
5+ years of professional Android development experience.
Prior Team leadership or seniority is a plus
Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Android Studio, and modern Android frameworks (Jetpack, Compose, Coroutines, etc.)
Experience building and deploying applications to the Google Play Store or enterprise distribution
Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with backend services
Familiarity with agile or iterative development processes
Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization
Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams
Salary Range: $105,000 - $110,000
All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
Have developed and deployed at least one Android application to the Google Play Store
Demonstrate proficiency in React Native development through portfolio or work samples
Did you know?
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website:
http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.asp
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How Philadelphia compares. Among the 100 largest places in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is #1 by population, #96 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #80 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #22 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Philadelphia County, is #4 of 67 counties for average pay ($83,187).
Philadelphia has 1,579,706 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 12.1% of the population of Pennsylvania. It covers 134 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 11,760 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3, 14% younger than the state median (35.3 against 40.9).
The median gross rent is $1,397 a month (rent plus utilities), 16% above the state median ($1,397 against $1,209). Over a year that is 27.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $243,100, which is 3.9 times the median household income ($61,953); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 51.8% of households own their home, 25% below the state average (51.8% against 69.3%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area has 2,897,830 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $54,310 a year, 7% above the national median ($54,310 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (320,580 jobs, median $49,040); transportation and material moving (247,580 jobs, median $44,740); food preparation and serving related (235,150 jobs, median $34,710). The area is most specialised in healthcare support (1.5 times) and legal (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($131,960) and computer and mathematical ($107,250). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Philadelphia County was 4.3%. 63.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Philadelphia County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 46.0% drive alone, 16.7% use public transit, 7.1% walk, 18.4% work from home. 23.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 46% above the state average (23.9% against 16.4%).
35.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, about the same as the state share (35.4% against 35.2%). 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States, 97% above the state share (15.2% against 7.7%). The poverty rate is 21.4%, 82% above the state rate (21.4% against 11.7%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 76°F (24.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 30°F (-1.0°C). About 1,228 mm (48 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jul is the wettest month (124 mm) and Jan the driest (78 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Bala Cynwyd (5 miles, rent 35% higher); Camden (5 miles, rent 12% lower); Collingswood (7 miles, rent 7% higher); Cherry Hill Mall (8 miles, rent 53% higher). Rent differences are against Philadelphia; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Philadelphia, PA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.
| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 0 mi | $1,397 | $243,100 | $61,953 | 23.9% | n/a | Jobs |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | 5 mi | $1,886 | $640,400 | $150,000 | 17.8% | n/a | — |
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $1,226 | $112,000 | $40,546 | 10.1% | n/a | — |
| Collingswood, NJ | 7 mi | $1,488 | $380,400 | $90,184 | 15.1% | n/a | — |
| Cherry Hill Mall, NJ | 8 mi | $2,132 | $341,200 | $103,708 | 19.6% | n/a | — |
| Westmont, NJ | 8 mi | $1,754 | $422,200 | $115,317 | 13.8% | n/a | — |
| Yeadon, PA | 8 mi | $1,213 | $182,800 | $49,759 | 21.7% | n/a | — |
| Roslyn, PA | 8 mi | $1,306 | $328,800 | $99,318 | 21.9% | n/a | — |
| Ardmore, PA | 9 mi | $1,763 | $453,100 | $119,111 | 15.4% | n/a | — |
| Lansdowne, PA | 9 mi | $1,304 | $210,500 | $73,232 | 25.8% | n/a | — |
| Darby, PA | 9 mi | $1,308 | $117,900 | $39,863 | 32.5% | n/a | — |
| Willow Grove, PA | 10 mi | $1,765 | $357,300 | $98,064 | 19.3% | n/a | — |
| Moorestown-Lenola, NJ | 10 mi | $1,648 | $581,700 | $138,398 | 19.1% | n/a | — |
| Drexel Hill, PA | 10 mi | $1,357 | $266,400 | $88,168 | 22.3% | n/a | — |
| Horsham, PA | 12 mi | $1,446 | $388,500 | $94,987 | 15.7% | n/a | — |
| Broomall, PA | 12 mi | $1,765 | $483,000 | $105,625 | 14.4% | n/a | — |
| Springdale, NJ | 13 mi | $879 | $493,900 | $164,796 | 22.5% | n/a | — |
| Norristown, PA | 13 mi | $1,422 | $213,900 | $66,701 | 13.2% | n/a | — |
| Croydon, PA | 14 mi | $1,312 | $293,700 | $70,308 | 18.9% | n/a | — |
| King of Prussia, PA | 14 mi | $2,077 | $436,200 | $117,912 | 15.1% | n/a | Jobs |
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How far Philadelphia, PA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 0 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 77 mi | 8,483,844 |
| Columbus, OH | 415 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 455 mi | 903,844 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 584 mi | 885,860 |
| Chicago, IL | 667 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 763 mi | 977,670 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,259 mi | 697,125 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,298 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,328 mi | 963,194 |
| Houston, TX | 1,343 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Austin, TX | 1,437 mi | 979,539 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,508 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Denver, CO | 1,570 mi | 718,877 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,077 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,365 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Seattle, WA | 2,374 mi | 754,195 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,399 mi | 3,857,263 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,497 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,550 mi | 830,235 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington, PA | 10 mi | 2 |
| Marlton, NJ | 13 mi | 13 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | 2 |
| Newark, DE | 40 mi | 8 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | 3 |
| Lakewood, NJ | 49 mi | 2 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 57 mi | 5 |
| Iselin, NJ | 58 mi | 2 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 74 mi | 108 |
| New York, NY | 77 mi | 2,049 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 78 mi | 1 |
| Manhattan, NY | 81 mi | 3 |
| Mahwah, NJ | 91 mi | 2 |
| Baltimore, MD | 93 mi | 107 |
| Deer Park, NY | 109 mi | 17 |
| Darien, CT | 114 mi | 11 |
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