Mobile Engineer - Android

FARFETCH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion marketplace is seeking an experienced Android Developer to contribute to their Android app development. You will be responsible for writing clean Kotlin code, enhancing app features, and ensuring optimal user experiences. Candidates should have 2-4 years of Android development experience and be proficient in REST API integration. The role offers health insurance, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Health insurance for the whole family

Flexible working environment

Extra days off

Training opportunities

Flexible benefits program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Android development.
• Proficient in Kotlin; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Solid understanding of REST API architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features that improve the Android app's functionality.
• Collaborate with teams on shared Android components and libraries.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD improvements.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

REST API architecture

Client-side development

UI/UX optimization

Collaboration

Fluent English

Job description

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world's best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

TECHNOLOGY

We're on a mission to build end-to-end products and technology that powers an incredible e-commerce experience for luxury customers everywhere, understanding the motivations and needs of our customers and partners, to designing and testing hypotheses, to creating industry-leading experiences for luxury customers.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

THE ROLE

You will contribute to the development of the Farfetch Android app, helping to shape and implement our long‑term mobile strategy. You'll write clean, efficient Kotlin code and apply well‑established design patterns. Your work will focus on building high‑quality features, maintaining app performance, and creating user experiences that are both reliable and delightful.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and maintain features that improve the Farfetch Android app's functionality and user experience.
• Collaborate with other teams on the development of shared Android components and libraries.
• Contribute to defining and applying best practices in Android development.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD improvements to ensure product quality and stability.
• Work with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver features efficiently and consistently.
• Explore and experiment with new tools and technologies that can enhance our mobile stack.

WHO YOU ARE

• 2-4 years of experience in Android development.
• Proficient in Kotlin; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Solid understanding of REST API architecture.
• Knowledge of client‑side development and integration with backend services.
• Interested in app architecture, performance optimization, and UI/UX quality.
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and proactive in sharing knowledge and feedback.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well‑being support and tools
• Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
• Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
• Flexible benefits program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

SCAM DISCLAIMER

• It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.