Senior Android Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK omni-channel retailer is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role involves working on customer-facing projects, collaborating with skilled engineers, and contributing to the development of innovative mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android development using Kotlin and Java, and a passion for continuous learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Native Mobile Development with Kotlin and Java.
• Deep understanding of MVVM and MVP architectures.
• Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on customer-facing projects.
• Provide technical assurance on complex IT projects.
• Support less experienced engineers and shape new projects.

Skills

Native Mobile Development

Accessibility best practices

Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery

TDD

Agile development methods

REST API development

MVVM architecture

MVP architecture

Tools

Postman

Charles/Proxyman

Bitrise/Gitlab CI

Job description

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As the UK’s most successful omni-channel retailer, ecommerce is a key part of our business - we run two of the busiest websites in the UK, driving a significant proportion of our sales.

Our engineering practice includes 80+ teams, working on everything from Cloud platforms to mobile apps, from ecommerce functionality to machine learning.

Have a quick glance at our Engineering best practices, see our engineers talk about their experience and opportunities to learn and grow; check out our Tech stack, and reach out to us if you have any questions. Visit -

At a glance

• Flexible Working: This is a hybrid role, primarily working from home (UK) and London/Bracknell Head Offices, with occasional visits to other locations as needed.

• Most engineers visit the office once or twice a month; more frequent visits may be required depending on business needs. Offices are open five days a week for those who prefer more regular presence.

• Contract type: Permanent

What will you be doing?

You will work as a senior software engineer specializing in Android development within a cross-functional Agile team. You’ll collaborate with other highly skilled Android and iOS engineers, Business Analysts, Quality Engineers, Designers, and UX specialists on customer-facing projects.

As a Senior Android Engineer, you will be responsible for the development approach and providing technical assurance on complex IT projects. You will support shaping new projects, support less experienced engineers, and work with diverse stakeholders requiring excellent communication skills.

Learning new skills is crucial; you are expected to continuously improve your engineering skills and stay updated with the latest technologies. In return, you will receive support and resources to achieve your learning goals.

Internally, this role is known as Product Engineer (L7).

Essential skills:

• Extensive experience in Native Mobile Development in Android (Kotlin and Java)

• Accessibility best practices

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery

• Experience in TDD, pair programming

• Agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban

• REST API development and/or consumption

• Deep understanding of MVVM and MVP architectures

Desirable skills:

• Tools like Postman, Charles/Proxyman, Bitrise/Gitlab CI

• Experience working with iOS (Swift), GraphQL, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), UX principles, web technologies (HTML, CSS), JavaScript libraries (React, Redux, Webpack), server-side languages (Java/Kotlin)

Additional Information:

• Application process includes an online assessment, CV upload, and application questions. Visit - for more details.

• Next steps if successful: screening call, tech assessment, two interviews.

• Let us know if you need adjustments during recruitment.

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About the Partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re committed to building a happier world, innovating, diversifying, and serving our customers with price, quality, and service.

As Partners, we share ownership, responsibility, and success, fostering an environment of kindness, respect, and inclusion, where everyone can thrive.

Important points: some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. Apply promptly as vacancies may close early. We support flexible working arrangements—discuss options during your interview.