Android Engineer (Kotlin, MVVM) Contractor

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Android Engineer with robust expertise in Kotlin for a 6-month project in Leeds. The role involves developing scalable Android applications, implementing modern design patterns, and driving quality through automated testing. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Android architecture and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Android development with a strong focus on Kotlin.
• Experience with Clean Architecture principles and proficiency in MVVM and MVI design patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Android applications using Kotlin, adhering to best coding practices.
• Implement Clean Architecture principles with MVVM and MVI design patterns.
• Write unit tests and perform functional testing to ensure code reliability.

Skills

Kotlin

Clean Architecture

Jetpack Compose

Dependency Injection

Android Architectural Components

SOLID principles

Unit Testing

Functional Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Gradle

JUnit

Espresso

Retrofit

Glide

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Android Engineer (Kotlin, MVVM, MVI) – Banking – Leeds

Duration: 6 months

Start: ASAP

Hybrid: 3 days on site in Leeds office

Android Tech Test to complete

My banking client is looking for an experienced Android Engineer with expertise in Kotlin development to join the team in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Clean Architecture, Jetpack Compose, Dependency Injection, and advanced Kotlin programming concepts. They should be well-versed in Android Architectural Components and experienced in designing and building robust, scalable Android applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality Android applications using Kotlin, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement Clean Architecture principles with MVVM and MVI design patterns to ensure modular, maintainable code.
• Utilize Jetpack Compose for building modern UIs with declarative syntax and reactive programming paradigms.
• Integrate Android Architectural Components such as Room, LiveData, and ViewModel for efficient data management and UI updates.
• Implement Dependency Injection using Dagger 2 and Hilt to facilitate modularization and improve code maintainability.
• Utilize functional programming techniques, including higher-order functions and Kotlin language features like Generics, Coroutines, Flows, Scope functions, and Delegates.
• Apply SOLID principles and design patterns such as Repository, Factory, and Builder to create scalable and extensible Android applications.
• Configure build settings and dependencies using Gradle to optimize build performance and manage project dependencies effectively.
• Write unit tests using JUnit, Mockk, and Strikt to ensure the reliability and correctness of application logic.
• Perform functional testing using Espresso to validate UI behavior and user interactions.
• Integrate third-party libraries like Retrofit, Glide, and others to leverage existing solutions and enhance application capabilities.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in the Android ecosystem and incorporate new technologies and best practices into the development process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Android development with a strong focus on Kotlin.
• Experience with Clean Architecture principles and proficiency in MVVM and MVI design patterns.
• Proficiency in Jetpack Compose for building modern UIs.
• Experience with Android Architectural Components (Room, LiveData, ViewModel, etc.).
• Proficiency in Dependency Injection using Dagger 2 and Hilt.
• Strong understanding of advanced Kotlin concepts, including Generics, Coroutines, Flows, Scope functions, and Delegates.
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Experience with build configuration using Gradle.
• Experience writing unit tests using JUnit, Mockk, and Strikt.
• Experience with functional testing using Espresso.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries like Retrofit, Glide, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.