Android Developer
Summary
Build and maintain Android apps in Kotlin/Java, publish to Google Play, and ensure compliance with Google policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
We're working with an established technology company that’s looking to hire an experienced Android Software Developer to join its engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on mobile applications that are deployed globally, supporting products used across a range of commercial industries.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high-quality Android applications, while supporting existing products and ensuring applications remain compliant with Google Play and Google Mobile Services requirements.
Working alongside software engineers and cross-functional teams, you’ll help deliver scalable, reliable mobile solutions throughout the full software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test and maintain Android applications
- Build scalable, high-performance and user-friendly mobile features
- Develop using Kotlin and/or Java with Android Studio, Gradle and the Android SDK
- Collaborate with engineering teams and key stakeholders
- Participate in code reviews and technical planning
- Improve application performance, maintainability and security
- Manage application releases through Google Play Console
- Ensure applications comply with Google Play policies, API requirements, privacy standards and release guidelines
- Investigate and resolve production issues, app store submission problems and release-related defects
- Stay up to date with Android platform changes, Google APIs, Firebase services and mobile development best practices
Requirements
- At least 3 years’ commercial Android development experience
- Strong experience with Kotlin and/or Java
- Experience publishing and maintaining applications on the Google Play Store
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £65k
- Hybrid working pattern (3 days in Greater Manchester)
- Enhanced holiday allowance
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Enhanced family leave
- Training and professional development support
- Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes
- Free onsite parking
- Modern offices with excellent transport links
About the Company
Our client is a well-established technology business with an international presence, designing and manufacturing innovative hardware and software solutions for customers across multiple sectors. With a strong focus on research and development, they continue to invest heavily in new technologies and provide engineers with the opportunity to work on products that are deployed globally.