Android Software Engineer / System Integrator

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol is seeking an Android Software Engineer to take ownership of software applications and engage with stakeholders. The role involves developing Android applications and requires strong interpersonal skills. Candidates must have experience in Java or Kotlin and be able to obtain security clearance. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle discounts

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Professional experience writing applications in Java or Kotlin.
• 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.
• Requirements elicitation and design tasks.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Object-Oriented Programming

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Android Software Engineer / System Integrator, Bristol

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Location – Bristol Filton Office

Expected number of days on site: Three. We offer a range of Hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Clearance required: Candidates must be willing to obtain security clearance with SC and DV being essential.

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. Responsibilities include software development across multiple Android applications, requirements elicitation, design tasks, engagement with user representatives for target systems, and collaboration with system integrators across platforms. This role 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 writing Android applications

Experience developing Android applications with Modern App Architecture

Experience developing Android applications with Jetpack Compose

The Team

You will work within a large project (approximately 50 people), which includes a range of skill sets such as Software Engineers, Test Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Product Owners. The project comprises smaller agile teams (about 4-8 people). You will also work closely with external engineering teams.

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, employee share plan, extensive flexible benefits such as health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, private health plans, shopping discounts, and possibly an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth, which may limit your eligibility.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the role.