Lead Android Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative early-stage start-up poised for rapid growth, seeking a talented mobile engineer to lead the development of their mobile function. This unique opportunity involves taking charge of the technical direction, building applications from the ground up, and tackling complex challenges like GPS control and low-level networking. If you have a passion for creating groundbreaking mobile solutions and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a visionary team and contribute to exciting projects that will shape the future of mobile technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building mobile applications from scratch.
• In-depth knowledge of the Android platform and its intricacies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical direction and build the mobile function.
• Work on complex features such as GPS control and geo-mapping.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Mobile application development

Low-level networking

Job description

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Join an early-stage start-up backed by a highly experienced team and ambitious growth plans, set to double in size in the coming months following a significant multi-million pound funding round.

This is a key hire, their first mobile engineer, where you’ll take ownership of the technical direction and build the mobile function from the ground up.

We're looking for deep technical expertise, as this goes far beyond a typical Android app. You'll be working on complex features such as GPS control, low-level networking, and geo-mapping. Prior experience delivering technically challenging, first-of-their-kind projects will be a strong advantage.

Requirements:

• Proven experience building mobile applications from scratch
• In-depth knowledge of the Android platform and its intricacies
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java
• Hands-on experience with low-level networking

***Please note: This role requires the candidate to either already hold, or be eligible to undergo, UK Security Check (SC) clearance or higher