Android Engineer (Contractor)

EPAM Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an Android Engineer to contribute to a hybrid- London-based team delivering scalable mobile applications for a global audience. You will build and maintain Android apps, optimize performance, and collaborate with a globally distributed team to integrate with bespoke backend services.

The role emphasizes testing, CI/CD, and modern Android architecture. The ideal candidate has strong Kotlin experience, familiarity with Jetpack Compose, and a track record of working in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Android development experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD and automated testing (JUnit/Espresso).
• Strong problem solving and time management in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Android apps and write/delete code as needed.
• Apply CI patterns using Gradle, GitHub Actions, and CircleCI.
• Find, fix bugs and implement asynchronous coding patterns.
• Perform performance analysis and optimize legacy code.

Skills

Android development

Jetpack Compose

MVI Architecture

Kotlin

Coroutines

Flow

REST APIs

OkHttp

Dagger

RxJava

Gradle

CI/CD (GitHub Actions/CircleCI)

Unit & Integration Testing

Espresso

JUnit

Testing with WireMock

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gradle

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

OkHttp

RAML

Dagger

Kotlin

RxJava

Jetpack Compose

Espresso

JUnit

WireMock

Job description

Mobile applications used by tens of millions of cardholders demand more than just reliability. They require constant evolution to stay ahead. The challenge is to deliver features that meet high expectations while working in a fast-paced, small-team environment with the stability of a Fortune 100 company. As an Android Engineer working in a hybrid mode in London, you will help shape the user experience for a global audience. If you thrive on solving tough problems and sharing ideas, you will find the mandate broad and creative. The work matters because every improvement directly impacts how cardholders interact with their accounts worldwide.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain Android applications and write and delete code as neededUse build tools like Gradle, GitHub Actions and Circle CI and apply continuous integration patternsFind and fix bugs and implement asynchronous coding patternsPerform performance analysis and optimization and deal with legacy codeDevelop unit and integration tests and contribute to open source projectsWork in a globally distributed team and demonstrate self-starting and good time management skillsIntegrate with bespoke backend services and design solutions for open-ended problemsRequirementsExperience building Android applications and writing and deleting codeFamiliarity with build tools like Gradle, GitHub Actions and Circle CI and continuous integration patternsAbility to find and fix bugs and implement asynchronous coding patternsSkills in performance analysis and optimization and dealing with legacy codeKnowledge of unit and integration tests and open source contributionsExperience working in a globally distributed team and strong self-starting and time management abilitiesAbility to integrate with bespoke backend services and design solutions for open-ended problemsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experienceFamiliarity with Jetpack Compose and MVI ArchitectureUnderstanding of REST APIs, OkHttp, RAML API Documentation, Dagger, Kotlin, Coroutines, Flow, RxJava, GitHub Actions, Circle CI, Espresso, JUnit, Test Fakes and WireMock