Associate Android Engineer

Moonpig; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading online gifting company is seeking an Associate Android Engineer to develop its app and contribute to a collaborative team. Ideal for recent grads or self-taught individuals, this role offers hands-on experience and personal growth. Join the Moonpig team based in Manchester or London, and enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Some hands-on exposure to Android development.
• Interest in writing quality code.
• A strong growth mindset and desire to keep learning.
• Comfortable asking questions in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features for the Moonpig app.
• Fix bugs and build new features.
• Collaborate to deliver top-notch user experiences.
• Contribute to team rituals and improve app performance.

Skills

Android development in Kotlin

TDD approach

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or bootcamp alumni

Tools

Git

Firebase

Job description

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.

We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.

We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive.

If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team.

Manchester or London – Remote-first with occasional team days/socials | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the role

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Associate Android Engineer to join our team at Moonpig! As a junior member of the Android squad, you'll bring fresh ideas and curiosity to the table while developing your skills through hands-on experience, close collaboration, and mentoring from experienced engineers.

This role is perfect for someone who’s at the start of their engineering career—whether you’re a recent grad, a bootcamp alum, or someone who’s built their skills through self-learning. You’ll have the chance to work on real features that make a real difference to our customers, while growing into a long-term, impactful member of the Moonpig tech team.

Our expectations of our Associate Software Engineers:

• A curious mind. You understand how the work you are doing fits into the wider organisational goals and how you can use data to stay focussed on the team objective.
• Growth mindset. You challenge yourself to learn new things, to understand where your strengths and weaknesses are and reach out to others when necessary to learn from their own experiences.
• Communication and Collaboration. You communicate the status of your work clearly and effectively and actively contribute in scoping sessions, working with peers to define the best implementation gaining knowledge and experience in the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pair with fellow Android engineers to develop and maintain features for the Moonpig app
• Learn by doing—fix bugs, build new features, and spike concepts to explore new ideas
• Collaborate with product, design, and other tech teams to deliver top-notch user experiences
• Contribute to team rituals like stand-ups, retros, and workshops
• Continuously improve the app’s performance and scalability with guidance from the team

About You:

• Some hands-on exposure to Android development written in Kotlin (through personal projects, uni, or bootcamps)
• Interest in a TDD approach and writing quality code
• A strong growth mindset and a desire to keep learning
• Comfortable asking questions and working in a supportive team environment
• Experience with object-oriented programming and an understanding of its principles
• Great communication skills and team spirit

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose, RxJava, Coroutines, or Flow
• Knowledge of version control tools like Git
• Experience working in agile teams

Our Tech Environment:

• Kotlin
• Jetpack Compose (with some legacy XML)
• RxJava (being phased out), Coroutines & Flow
• Firebase
• MVI architecture
• GitHub (CI/CD)
• Jira

How we get there:

• We’re product-led and customer-focused
• We favour pair programming and collaborative problem solving
• We use a Kanban approach to keep priorities clear and progress flowing
• We value curiosity, clear communication, and learning from each other
• We take our work seriously—but not ourselves!

Our Interview Process:

Stage 1: Recruiter Screening Call 15-30mins

Stage 2: Take home tech test

Stage 3: Pairing interview 60-90mins

Stage 4: System design interview 60mins

Stage 5: Final culture/team fit interview 30mins

Offer!

Please note: Our interview process may vary depending on the specific role, hiring team availability, or other business needs. We aim to keep candidates informed of any changes throughout the process.

What's in it for you?

We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy:

Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.

Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), mental health support & dog-friendly offices (London & NL).

️ Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.

Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.

Want to know more?

Explore our full benefits package: here

Check out our podcast, tech blog and product blog to hear more about how we work and what we're building!

Our Ways of Working:

We trust you to do what’s right, providing flexibility to balance work and life. We believe in giving you permission to innovate and focus on delivering meaningful results. We understand that effective ways of working are unique to each individual, role, and team, and we’re committed to supporting and discussing your specific needs throughout the interview process and beyond.

Moonpig Group's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity:

At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us.

From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we.

We’re proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.

We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves.

If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do so - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.