Android Engineer

LHV Bank; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic UK bank is seeking an experienced Android Engineer to develop and maintain their mobile banking applications. This hybrid position in Leeds requires strong skills in Android development, Kotlin or Java, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment focused on innovation and efficiency. Join a leading bank that values making a positive impact in the digital banking space.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Open and inclusive culture

Private health insurance

28 days holiday plus additional days

Team socials

Qualifications

• Experience in Android development using Kotlin or Java.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK and various Android versions.
• Experience with APIs to connect applications to back-end services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain LHV Bank’s Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.
• Optimise application performance to ensure high quality and responsiveness.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin or Java

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

Job description

Role Overview

LHV Bank Limited is a UK‑licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023.

The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment.

Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed‑rate bonds for long‑term savings, and debit cards. Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Android Engineer to join our dynamic Mobile team. This role involves developing and maintaining our mobile banking applications, ensuring they deliver a seamless, secure, and superior experience for our customers. This is a Hybrid position based in Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain LHV Bank’s Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimise application performance and ensure high quality and responsiveness.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Work closely with product managers and designers to deliver a superior user experience.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to improve application performance and reliability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry advancements and technologies to incorporate best practices.

Required Skills

• Experience in Android development using Kotlin or Java.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes.
• Experience with APIs to connect Android applications to back‑end services.
• Knowledge of modern mobile architectures such as MVVM, MVP, or MVI.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of security best practices for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Some of our benefits

• Competitive salary & lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally.
• Open and inclusive culture.
• Fantastic offices and great working environment.
• Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts)
• Life assurance – 4 x salary.
• Income protection insurance – 75%
• 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year.
• Swappublic/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances.
• Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies.
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts.
• Team Socials.

At LHV Bank, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, efficiency, and making a positive impact. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital banking and want to lead a team that’s transforming the industry, we’d love to hear from you.