Senior Android Engineer

SR2 Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to develop hardware-connected Android systems for an innovative scale-up in Bristol. This role involves mentoring engineers and solving technical challenges in a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of Android development experience, preferably in Kotlin, and be eligible for SC security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working professionally as an Android Engineer.
• Experience with Kotlin or Java.
• Knowledge of working in regulated environments.
• Hold British Citizenship & eligible for SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build hardware-connected Android systems with a focus on real-world applications.
• Mentor other engineers and drive best practices.
• Solve complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Android Engineer

Kotlin

Linux

Usability and accessibility mindset

ISO 9001/27001 standards knowledge

Job description

Senior Android Engineer Bristol - (2-3 days per week on site) £55,000 - £75,000 Looking for a unique new challenge, and want to build tech that has a mission? If you are someone itching for a different type of Android role, this is the type of role where you'll be building hardware-connected Android systems - not just your standard banking or retail apps!

This isn't your typical Android job. Senior Android Engineer opportunity available with an exciting engineering scale-up who have organically grown to over 100 employees over the past 8 years. They are working on projects and building products that support soldiers, firefighters, and first responders, helping them make critical, life-saving decisions in high-pressure environments. Essentially, saving lives with innovative tech!

They are a SME sized scale-up in Bristol who are consistently winning huge projects ahead of some of the larger contracting consultancies by being smarter, faster, and obsessed with building solutions that work in the real world. We're looking for a Senior to bring deep technical expertise to the team, mentor other engineers, and help drive best practices while getting stuck into solving complex technical challenges.

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years working professionally as an Android Engineer
• Kotlin experience is highly preferred, but we will also consider Java
• Experience working with Linux
• Collaborative mindset and empathy for end users - the kind of person who thinks about usability and accessibility.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/27001 standards (or similar regulated environments).
• Hold a British Citizenship & eligible for SC security clearance

Highly desirable:

• Android development beyond phones and consumer apps, ideally integrated with physical hardware.
• Bonus points if you've worked in defence or another highly regulated space - but it's not essential.
• Experience with any of the following Devices with RF integration/Industrial scanners/Bluetooth-connected hardware like heart rate monitors/Custom embedded Android platforms (Android TV, etc.)

Get in touch with your CV today to find out more about this unique opportunity. Apply Now If this sounds like your kind of challenge.