Mobile Engineer (Android) III

Traveltechessentialist; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in the United Kingdom is searching for an experienced Android Engineer to design and implement high-quality scalable mobile applications. This role will involve driving system design, collaborating with cross-functional teams for feature launches, and leading code reviews to ensure technical excellence. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a strong proficiency in Kotlin/Java, and a background in integrating AI/ML solutions. Join us to shape the future of travel and enhance user experiences.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Travel perks

Flexible work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in mobile app development.
• Proven delivery of complex mobile solutions.
• Experience with systems and API design.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable Android applications.
• Drive system and API design.
• Collaborate on new feature launches.
• Lead code reviews and mentor engineers.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions responsibly.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Android SDK

Mobile application design

AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

Overview

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees\' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

The team

As native engineer in the Product Experience team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining our high-availability, high-transactional Property Detail Pages on the app. You will be part of a multi-functional team of Product Managers, TPMs, Engineering Managers, and Software Engineers based in Gurgaon, Bangalore, London, and Madrid. We prioritise building high-quality software with a focus on availability, performance, scalability, and system resiliency.

Our London team is looking for curious, empathetic, and creative problem solvers with a growth mindset. We value our team culture and work together from the office three times a week.

In this role

• Design and implement high-quality, scalable Android applications, leveraging modern architecture patterns and best practices.
• Drive system and API design, data modeling, and integration with backend services to deliver robust, maintainable mobile solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, build, and launch new features that enhance user experience and business outcomes.
• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and champion technical excellence within the mobile engineering domain.
• Safely integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions that improve outcomes, ensuring secure and responsible usage of advanced technologies.
• Demonstrate familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows, applying AI/ML concepts to real-world mobile products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven ownership of delivering complex mobile solutions across multiple services or domains.
• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin/Java, Android SDK, and Android app architecture patterns.
• Experience designing scalable system and API interfaces, performing data modeling, and integrating external services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in operating and optimizing Android applications at scale, with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Track record of leading architectural decisions and driving mobile technology strategy within high-performing teams.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools for mobile platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to use data-driven approaches for technical decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of integrating and optimizing AI/ML-driven features within Android apps, including safe, responsible use of emerging technologies.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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