Android Developer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking an Android Developer to work onsite in the UK. This role involves developing new features, supporting existing users, and requires active SC clearance. Candidates with a strong background in Android app development and understanding of associated APIs are encouraged to apply. The contract is for 6 months, and successful applicants must be security cleared before appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Android app development is required.
• Understanding of Android camera APIs is essential.
• Knowledge of Java and Python is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features for Android applications.
• Provide support to existing users and products.
• Perform debugging and reliability improvements.

Skills

Android app development (Android Studio/Gradle)

Experience using the Android Camera/camera2/CameraX API

Strong understanding of Android app architecture

Java

Python/Flask

Interest in AI & ML Edge Processing

Job description

Our client is looking for an Android Developer to work onsite at their office in either Woking or Romsey, on a 6‑month initial contract. This role is inside IR35 and requires a candidate to hold active SC clearance. The role will entail supporting existing users, sustaining the product, and contributing to the development of significant new product capability. The role will include taking ownership of new feature development and contributing to shaping end‑user requirements into actionable development activities.

Key tasks

• Feature development
• Providing support to existing users
• Implementation of Edge Analytics Proof‑of‑Concept
• Updates to automated testing infrastructure
• Debugging and reliability improvements
• Performance analysis of Android devices
• Contribute to client visits and demos

Required

• Android app development (Android Studio/Gradle)
• Experience using the Android Camera/camera2/CameraX API
• Strong understanding of Android app architecture, particularly the activity life cycle
• Java
• Python/Flask
• Interest in AI & ML Edge Processing

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.