Senior Android App Developer

Robots and Pencils; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile technology company in Calgary is looking for a Senior Android App Developer to lead the development of robust Android applications. This role emphasizes deep Android expertise and leadership, focusing on design, architecture, and user experience. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Android development experience, preferably with strong skills in Kotlin, Jetpack libraries, and modern engineering practices. Join our team to create impactful projects that prioritize quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Android development, with at least 2 years in senior roles.
• Expertise in Kotlin and Android Jetpack libraries, including Jetpack Compose.
• Proven experience with MVVM architecture and clean code principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Android applications using modern tools.
• Lead Android-focused engineering streams from discovery to delivery.
• Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers.

Skills

Kotlin

Android Jetpack libraries

MVVM architecture

Asynchronous programming

Upper-Intermediate English

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Firebase

Retrofit

GitHub Actions

Job description

Robots & Pencils is seeking a Senior Android App Developer to lead the development ofrobust, scalable, and high-performance Android applications across our portfolio of clientprojects. This role combines deep Android expertise with hands-on leadership inapplication architecture, user experience, and delivery excellence.

As a senior contributor, you will take ownership of Android development from design to release. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define architecture, shape product experiences, and build apps that reflect both modern best practices and user-first design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build Android applications using modern tools and patterns (Kotlin,Jetpack, MVVM, etc.)
• Translate product requirements and UX designs into functional, testable, andperformant app features
• Architect clean, scalable, and modular Android codebases that support long-termgrowth and reuse
• Continuously optimize app performance, offline support, responsiveness, andaccessibility

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

• Lead Android-focused engineering streams across active projects, from discoveryto delivery
• Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to align onimplementation plans
• Review pull requests and mentor team members on Android development bestpractices
• Ensure Android code is testable, maintainable, and aligned with CI/CD releasepipelines

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Contribute to API design and backend integration strategy
• Help define and maintain coding standards, tools, and documentation for mobileengineering
• Participate in release planning, quality reviews, and issue resolution with projectstakeholders
• Work within agile processes to meet delivery timelines while maintaining qualityand stability
• Coordinate with team members across different time zones to ensure consistentdelivery and high code quality
• Share architecture guidance and technical artifacts across distributed teams

Platform & Process Excellence

• Evaluate and integrate emerging Android libraries, UI frameworks, and automationtools
• Ensure apps meet Google Play submission standards and accessibility compliance
• Support crash analytics, user feedback loops, and observability in productionreleases
• Drive continuous improvement in mobile development practices and teamperformance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Android development, with at least 2 years in senior/leadroles
• Expertise in Kotlin and Android Jetpack libraries, including but not limited toCompose UI, Room, Hilt, Navigation
• Proven experience with MVVM architecture, modularization, and clean codeprinciples
• Experience with Jetpack Compose in production
• Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming with Coroutines and Flow
• Familiarity with tools like Retrofit, Room, Dagger/Hilt, and Firebase
• Knowledge of modular multi-module architectures and scalable code organization
• Published apps on the Google Play Store
• Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD integration (e.g., GitHub Actions,Bitrise, CircleCI)
• Understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle, from design throughdeployment
• Upper-Intermediate English (written and spoken) for effective cross-functionalcommunication

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with GraphQL, analytics SDKs, or push notification systems
• Contributions to open-source projects or active technical blog/GitHub profile
• Background in travel, hospitality, or IoT-enabled mobile apps
• Accountability – Owns the delivery of Android features with quality, reliability, andprecision
• Adaptability – Operates effectively in fast-paced client environments and shiftingpriorities
• Collaboration – Builds strong working relationships across teams and time zones
• Execution-Focused – Pragmatic about shipping maintainable solutions, notoverengineering
• Innovation-Minded – Explores and integrates modern tools and libraries into thetech stack
• Craftsmanship – Holds high standards for UI/UX polish, accessibility, and codestructure

Why Join Robots & Pencils?

We don’t just ship apps; we create human-centered, digital-first products that matter. As aSenior Android App Developer, you’ll join a team that values deep craft, cross-functionalcollaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. You’ll work on impactful projects thatpush the boundaries of mobile technology while influencing development culture and bestpractices across the organization.