Principal / Lead Android Engineer - Mobile Banking

Vertus Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UK is seeking a Principal / Lead Android Developer for its Mobile Banking division. This strategic role requires deep expertise in Android, along with strong system design and architectural skills. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and influence key business stakeholders while being responsible for the Android engineering roadmap. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to digital banking innovation and the technology team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Android engineering roadmap.
• Influence cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Shape the future of digital banking.

Skills

Proven leadership and team management experience

Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

Extensive experience building complex Android applications

System design and architecture capabilities

Kotlin

Java

Jetpack Compose

Agile methodologies

TDD

CI / CD practices

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Principal / Lead Android Developer to join the Mobile Banking division of a leading bank.

This high impact role will operate at a strategic level, overseeing the Android engineering roadmap and influencing cross-functional teams and key business stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess deep Android expertise alongside strong system design and architectural skills.

Experience and Skills

• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Extensive experience building complex Android applications
• System design and architecture capabilities
• Kotlin, Java, and Jetpack Compose
• Experience with Agile methodologies, TDD, and CI / CD practices

This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of digital banking and contribute to a world-class technology team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Please submit your CV immediately to be considered for this role.