Android Mobile UI Developer

Darktrace Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in the UK seeks a Mobile App Developer to enhance their mobile application. The role includes collaboration with design and R&D teams to build innovative features and requires a solid foundation in Android development, with skills in Java, XML, and Kotlin. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

23 days' holiday + public holidays

Birthday off

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and developing mobile applications for Android platforms.
• Familiarity with UI design principles and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with in-house design team to develop new features for the mobile app.
• Refine and enhance the existing mobile app offering.
• Write and maintain code for mobile applications.

Skills

Mobile app technologies

Java

Kotlin

XML

Android SDK

RESTful APIs

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

We are seeking candidates to join our mobile app team. Our mobile application helps to alert security professionals to critical information that they need to know whilst they are on the go, giving them peace of mind that Darktrace's Self-Learning AI is making decisions and taking proportionate, autonomous actions to thwart in-progress attacks while they are away from their desks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the in‑house design team and other members of the Darktrace R&D team to develop new features for the mobile app.
• Refining and enhancing the existing mobile app offering.
• Working towards competence in Android development, with training and support provided.
• Writing and maintaining code for mobile applications.
• Communicating proactively with team members and working independently.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in mobile application development and a passion for creating innovative solutions. You should be comfortable working with modern Android technologies and demonstrate the ability to design, build, and maintain high-quality applications. While certain skills are essential, we also value adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies. You should also be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications

• A strong interest in mobile app technologies and emerging trends.
• Proven experience designing and developing mobile applications for Android platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Java, XML, and Kotlin for Android development.
• Familiarity with Android SDK, UI design principles, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with C++ and/or JavaScript is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices in mobile development.

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace's platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.

Benefits

• 23 days' holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children.
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.