Android Developer (Mid-Level)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-Level Android Developer to join their Newcastle team. This role involves contributing to Android application development and collaborating with the Mobile Team to enhance product quality. Candidates should be proficient in Kotlin and Java, with the ability to manage loosely defined tasks and share knowledge within the team. This position offers flexible working options and supports employee development.

Benefits

Flexible working and leave options

Benefits supporting development and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Android programming with Kotlin and Java.
• Experience in native Android development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of SDK and white-label Android apps.
• Supporting product and technology improvements.
• Developing autonomous working skills.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Version Control (Git)

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Unix/Linux Command Line

BDD

TDD

Testing for Privacy/Security

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Android Developer (Mid-Level), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: The Floow

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Want to join the team transforming the global insurance industry?

At The Floow, we harness data and social science to influence driver behavior and reduce road risks. Join us to make driving smarter, safer, and more affordable.

What you'll be doing

• Contributing to the development and improvement of our native shared codebase and toolchain. Our technology produces an SDK and white-label Android apps tailored to client needs.
• Supporting product and technology improvements, refactoring, and testing. Improving automated testing, adapting existing technology, and exploring new app designs and mobile products.
• Contributing to the performance of the Mobile Team. Participate in planning, propose ideas, share knowledge, and help document work.
• Developing autonomous working skills. Manage loosely defined tasks and deepen your domain knowledge.
• Sharing knowledge and best practices within the team.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Android programming with Kotlin and Java.
• Experience in native Android development.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Unix/Linux command line skills.
• Willingness to use Kotlin Compose and UX best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with BDD, TDD, and testing for privacy/security.
• Understanding of unit and behavioral testing.
• Professional mindset and self-sufficiency.

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience supporting hybrid mobile tools (Cordova, ReactNative, Flutter).
• Experience with Android behavioral testing and power-efficient background code.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience building libraries, frameworks, APIs.
• Understanding of DI frameworks.
• Experience with microelectronics or Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

We value diversity and a passion for our mission. If you meet some but not all criteria, apply anyway!

What’s in it for you?

• Shape a growing business and make a positive impact.
• Flexible working and leave options.
• Benefits supporting your development and wellbeing.

Additional details:

• Typical hours: 9am – 5.30pm, with occasional flexibility.
• Reports to the Lead Android Engineer.
• Remote work with occasional team gatherings in Sheffield, UK.
• UK residency and right to work required.
• This is not a management role.
• Interviews conducted virtually, with potential in-person final interview.