Android Platform Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized software development company in England is seeking an experienced Android Developer. You will design, develop, and test custom Android software components while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Android development using Java, along with proficiency in C and C++. This role emphasizes performance optimization and adherence to agile development practices, creating a dynamic and innovative working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android app development using Java and Android Studio.
• Exposure to Android or Linux internals.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, and version control (e.g., Git).

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing bespoke Android software components.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Investigating and optimising performance and security issues.

Skills

Android app development using Java

Android Studio

Low-level coding languages (C, C++)

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Problem solving

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing bespoke Android software components
• Working across the full Android stack, including applications, platform services, and system-level code
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and optimising performance and security issues
• Contributing to software architecture decisions and promoting best practices for Android development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android app development using Java and Android Studio
• Exposure to Android or Linux internals
• Proficiency in low-level coding languages, such as C and C++
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, and version control (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban
• Ability to solve complex, technical problems independently and collaboratively

Reasonable Adjustments

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