Android Software Engineer

Digital Skills Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Global technology company seeks a Senior Android Software Engineer in Manchester with 8+ years in Java/Kotlin and strong Android SDK expertise. The role involves delivering app-wide features, improving infrastructure, and driving technical excellence.

Remote-friendly with 2 days in the Manchester office, initial 6-month contract, and up to £75 per hour inside IR35. Key responsibilities include mentoring, leading design discussions, and contributing to recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a developer with Java and/or Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver app-wide features across various technologies.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and address infrastructure issues.
• Continuously improve services to boost performance and resource efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve development processes and support business opportunities.
• Mentor and onboard new team members.
• Promote collaboration and turn ideas into collective solutions.
• Lead and resolve technical or design discussions within the team.
• Contribute to growth through recruitment efforts and interviewing.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android SDK

Jetpack

A/B testing

Automated testing

Interaction design

Team player

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

Android Software Engineer
Up to £75 per hour (Inside IR35) 40-hour working week
Manchester - 2 days per week in the office, remote working otherwise
Initial 6-month contract

A global technology company is looking for an experienced Senior Android Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will play a key role in building and delivering app-wide features, improving infrastructure, and driving technical excellence. This is a fully remote position, offering you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver app-wide features, systems, and services across various technologies and programming languages.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and elevate infrastructure flaws or potential issues.
• Continuously improve services to enhance performance and resource optimization.
• Lead initiatives to enhance development processes and drive business opportunities for the team's product and the company.
• Mentor and support colleagues in their professional growth, playing a key role in onboarding new team members.
• Promote a collaborative working environment, transforming individual ideas into collective solutions.
• Lead and resolve technical or design discussions and conflicts within the team.
• Contribute to the company's growth through recruitment efforts, including interviewing and onboarding new hires.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a developer with Java and/or Kotlin and other programming languages.
• At least 5 years of experience working with the Android SDK.
• Experience with Android Jetpack components.
• Familiarity with A/B testing in app development.
• Strong sense of interaction design and attention to detail.
• Experience with automated testing and deploying Android apps.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player with a passion for exploring new technologies and solutions.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Google Play Store & app distribution processes.
• Having an approved Play Store app.
• Experience with server-driven UI frameworks.