Lead Android Engineer — Hybrid (London/Bristol)

Lloyds Banking Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Lead Android Software Engineer for its Consumer Servicing and Engagement Platform. This role involves leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality customer-driven software, while coaching and developing junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills in Kotlin, experience with Android Studio, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual bonus award

Share schemes including free shares

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams & projects.
• Ability to deliver high-quality applications at scale.
• Good communication skills across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a self-organized engineering team to develop software features.
• Ensure software operates as intended through efficient project lifecycle management.
• Mentor junior engineers and help them grow.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Kotlin

Knowledge of Git

Experience with Android Studio

Understanding of Jetpack Compose

Familiarity with Junit and Espresso

Experience with TDD and BDD

Job description

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Lead Android Software Engineer for its Consumer Servicing and Engagement Platform. This role involves leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality customer-driven software, while coaching and developing junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills in Kotlin, experience with Android Studio, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.