Android Developer

Pracyva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pracyva is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join our mobile security-focused team in the UK. You will contribute to building scalable Android components and services, collaborating with strategy and security stakeholders to architect, design and deliver robust mobile solutions.

The role emphasizes strong Kotlin/Java expertise, a solid grasp of Android architecture patterns, and ability to optimize performance across mobile apps within a security-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Kotlin and Java proficiency demonstrated in commercial Android apps.
• Deep knowledge of Android SDK, UI patterns and best practices.
• Experience with offline storage, threading and performance tuning.
• Strong familiarity with Jetpack libraries and Android architecture components.
• Proficient with Git and modern code workflows; strong design principles.

Skills

Kotlin/Java knowledge

Android SDK proficiency

Offline storage & performance

Android open-source ecosystem

Git and code versioning

SOLID principles

MVVM/MVI architecture & Jetpack

Job description

Our team is accountable for security within the mobile channel. We provide a suite of mobile security components, that provides an all-round security posture in mobile apps including associated services (penetration testing, obfuscation, consultancy etc.).

Our mission is to build a scalable, adaptable, and proactive approach to securing mobile apps, enabling mobile engineers across the bank to operate with confidence and agility in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

We’re passionate about our shared passion for delivering new features for customers across our brands in the mobile space.

We’re looking for a self- motivated Senior Android Engineer, proficient in Android mobile

development. You’ll have technical know-how from crafting, developing, and producing mobile

components and services, stakeholder management working closely with strategy teams to architect, design and implement solutions.

What we need from you / essential skills & experience:

• Excellent knowledge of Kotlin/Java.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Awesome knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks and benchmarking and optimisation
• Proficient in Google's Android design principles, interface guidelines and code versioning tools, such as Git
• Applying SOLID Principles
• MVVM/MVI architecture, Android Architecture Components and other Jetpack libraries