Senior Android App Developer

Stott & May Professional Search Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Senior Android App Developer to enhance their Mobile Team. The role involves building and maintaining a high-quality Android application, ensuring an optimal user experience. Candidates should have strong Kotlin skills, experience with Jetpack libraries, and a passion for clean architecture. The company prioritizes collaboration within Agile methodologies. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDKs.
• Experience with mobile architecture patterns such as MVVM.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Android version of the app.
• Ensure a pixel-perfect and performant app experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Proficiency in Kotlin

Understanding of Jetpack libraries

Experience with RESTful APIs

Familiarity with Android Studio

Experience in Agile environments

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with analytics platforms

Understanding of mobile security best practices

Familiarity with backlog management tools

Understanding of UI / UX principles

Tools

Android Studio

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Senior Android App Developer

A leading retailer are looking for a Senior Android App Developer to join their Mobile Team to contribute to the development and evolution of their Mobile App.

As the Senior Android App Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the Android version of the app, ensuring it delivers a pixel-perfect, performant, and luxury-aligned experience for customers.

You will be a high-performing developer who thrives on clean architecture, elegant code collaborative delivery whilst working as part of an Agile cross-functional team.

Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDKs, with a deep understanding of Jetpack libraries, Compose and modern Android architecture components.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture).
• Familiarity with Android Studio, GitHub, mobile CI / CD tools, automated testing frameworks and the Play store deployment process.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality Android applications in Agile environments.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with design systems and translating Figma or Sketch designs into pixel-perfect implementations.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms (Firebase), crash reporting tools (Crashlytics), and user feedback loops.
• Understanding of mobile security best practices, GDPR compliance, and accessibility standards.
• Experience using backlog management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban and working in cross-functional product teams.

If you are a Senior Android App Developer, that has a passion for new technology, industry trends and a particular interest in adhering to UI / UX design principles, then send your CV to be considered for this role.