Android Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-level Android Software Engineer to develop applications and collaborate with stakeholders. The role offers a hybrid working pattern with opportunities for professional growth and engagement in diverse projects. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in software development.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plan

Health and Wellbeing Discounts

Private Health Plans

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with customers and end users.
• Able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of small software applications and stakeholder relationships.
• Software development across multiple Android applications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Job description

Android Software Engineer

Location: Bristol Filton Office

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

What You’ll Be Doing

This role involves taking ownership of small software applications and stakeholder relationships. Due to the sensitivity of the work, limited context can be provided. The role offers a variety of engaging activities, including software development across multiple Android applications, requirements elicitation, design tasks, engagement with user representatives for target systems, and collaboration with system integrators across multiple platforms. It is ideal for a mid-level Android Engineer with strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience working directly with customers and end users
• Professional experience writing applications in Java or Kotlin
• A good understanding of Modern Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
• Able to obtain security clearance

Nice to haves

• Experience working with System Integration teams
• Professional experience developing Android applications
• Experience with Modern App Architecture
• Experience with Jetpack Compose

The Team

You will work within a large project (approx. 50 people) including Software Engineers, Test Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Product Owners. The project comprises smaller agile teams (approx. 4-8 people). The role involves working closely with external engineering teams.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers an employee share plan, extensive flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle discounts, private health plans, and an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and residency history. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

We embrace Hybrid Working, allowing flexibility in when and where you work to promote work-life balance and well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We are proud of our organizational culture where employees from diverse backgrounds work together to achieve excellence and realize their potential.