Senior Android Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Android Engineer for a UK remote position focused on building a new live sports streaming platform. You will work on diverse aspects of Android development, collaborating with teams to deliver a scalable solution. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and a strong background in streaming technologies. The role offers a day rate of £450-£500 and is not maintenance-focused but rather a greenfield project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Android development experience (Java, Kotlin).
• Strong background in mobile video playback and streaming technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Android TV; bonus points for webOS, Roku, Fire OS.

Responsibilities

• Build features across the full Android stack.
• Architect scalable mobile solutions for live video streaming.
• Work closely with backend and design teams.

Skills

Android development experience

Mobile video playback and streaming technologies

Hands-on experience with Android TV

Mobile architecture knowledge

Ability to write maintainable code

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Android Engineer

Location: UK Remote

Duration: 6 months

Day Rate: £450-£500 Outside IR35

We are actively looking for multiple Android Engineers to join a company who is on a mission to become the ultimate one-stop shop for sports fans-from betting and watching to discussing the biggest matches, all in one place. To support this vision, they are launching a brand-new, dedicated live sports streaming platform - and we need expert Android Engineers to help build it from the ground up.

This is not a maintenance role - it's a greenfield build, and we're moving fast. Their goal is to launch within 6 months, so we need high-performing engineers who can move quickly, own their space, and deliver quality under pressure. You'll collaborate directly with Product Managers, Designers, and the Technical Director to create a scalable, high-performance streaming platform that supports rapid global expansion.

As the Android Engineer you will:

• Build features across the full Android stack - networking, persistence, UI, and business logic.
• Architect scalable, efficient, and reusable mobile solutions for live video streaming.
• Optimize performance, UI, and infrastructure for a smooth and responsive user experience.
• Work closely with backend and design teams to deliver fully integrated end-to-end features.
• Proactively identify technical improvements, drive mobile best practices, and contribute to the evolution of the platform.
• Collaborate in a remote, fast-paced team environment while maintaining a high level of autonomy and initiative.

Key Skills Required:

• 5+ years of Android development experience (Java, Kotlin).
• Strong background in mobile video playback and streaming technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Android TV; bonus points for webOS, Roku, Fire OS.
• Deep knowledge of mobile architecture, concurrency, and memory management.
• Proven ability to write maintainable, testable, and performant code.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in distributed, high-performing teams.

If you love working in a fast-paced, delivery focused environment, you are proactive and ambitious please apply.

Senior Android Engineer

Location: UK Remote

Duration: 6 months

Day Rate: £450-£500 Outside IR35

If you're ready to take on this challenge and believe you have the expertise to succeed, apply with your updated CV today. For more information, reach out to Alexandra Martuccio at Understanding Solutions via LinkedIn