Android Developer, 6 Months, London, £550-600, Start ASAP

Norton Blake; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Android Developer to join a major Engineering Transformation programme in London. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kotlin and Java, and a solid understanding of mobile development principles. You will be responsible for building and maintaining advanced Android applications in a collaborative, agile environment, while optimising user experiences across various devices. The role offers a hybrid work model and requires a start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Kotlin and Android architecture components.
• Strong understanding of app lifecycle and mobile UI/UX best practices.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, data structures, and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining advanced Android apps using Kotlin, Java, and frameworks like RxJava.
• Designing with architecture patterns like MVP, MVVM, or MVI.
• Handling the full app lifecycle - from modules through to Play Store deployment.
• Optimising mobile experiences across a range of screen sizes and Android versions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Integrating APIs and external data sources.
• Writing unit tests, squashing bugs, and improving performance.

Skills

Kotlin

Android architecture components

Java application development

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Gradle

Mobile UI/UX best practices

Agile mindset

Job description

Android Developer, 6 months, London, £#removed#, Start ASAP

Location: London (Hybrid)

Sector: Financial Services

Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Android Developer ready to join a major Engineering Transformation programme at one of the UK's leading banks?

My client is looking for a skilled contractor with strong Kotlin/Java expertise to help shape and deliver cutting-edge Android applications in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Working On

• Building and maintaining advanced Android apps using Kotlin, Java, and frameworks like RxJava
• Designing with architecture patterns like MVP, MVVM, or MVI
• Handling the full app lifecycle - from modules through to Play Store deployment
• Optimising mobile experiences across a range of screen sizes and Android versions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features
• Integrating APIs and external data sources
• Writing unit tests, squashing bugs, and improving performance
• Staying ahead with the latest tools and trends in Android development

You'll Need

• Solid experience with Kotlin and Android architecture components
• Strong understanding of app lifecycle and mobile UI/UX best practices
• Strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming, data structures, and design patterns. Proficiency in Java application development
• Familiarity with GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, and Gradle
• Agile mindset and collaborative working style
• Banking experience is a bonus, but not essential