Android Engineer (Kotlin, MVVM) Contractor

Salt; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector is seeking an experienced Android Engineer for a 6-month contract in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Kotlin and Clean Architecture, responsible for developing robust Android applications while adhering to best practices. This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site work, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative banking solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Android development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Clean Architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of Android Architectural Components.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Android applications using Kotlin.
• Implement Clean Architecture with MVVM and MVI design patterns.
• Write unit tests and perform functional testing.

Skills

Kotlin

Clean Architecture

Jetpack Compose

Dependency Injection

Coroutines

SOLID principles

Functional programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Gradle

JUnit

Espresso

Retrofit

Glide

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Finance

• Industries

  Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Banking

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