Senior Android Engineer

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to lead the development of a client's Android Mobile App. This remote-first role includes responsibilities such as app maintenance, feature development with Kotlin, and collaboration with an iOS benchmark. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £90,000 and opportunities for career progression. Strong communication, AI integration, and problem ownership are crucial qualities.

Qualifications

• Strong Android development skills with a focus on craftsmanship and UX.
• Experience in AI-approaches for mobile applications.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership and maintenance of the existing Android app.
• Build new features and roll out white-label releases using Kotlin.
• Support the Lead iOS Engineer with debugging and UI improvements.

Skills

Android development

iOS development

Kotlin

AI integration

UX design

Problem ownership

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Android Engineer, with Knowledge of IOS development to lead maintenance and development of our client’s Android Mobile App within Online Audio and Video Media. This is a Remote first opportunity however if you are based in London they would like you to be able to meet once a week with some of the rest of the team. The successful candidate will work at the forefront of White Label Social Networking, delivering Android apps for well-established clients, whilst providing support for the IOS app. You will collaborate with product and design, whilst reporting directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership and maintenance of the existing Android app
• You will build new features, fix critical bugs and roll out white-label releases whilst utilising Kotlin
• Provide support to the Lead IOS Engineer with debugging and UI improvements
• Utilise AI approaches to improve the app
• Implement MVVM architecture to separate data, UI and logic
• Improve product quality across Android and IOS
• Work pragmatically, shipping regularly and quickly

Required Skills and Experience

• A well-rounded mobile engineer with a strong Android bias, and a genuine focus on craftsmanship, UX, and product quality
• AI-first in approach, excited about integrating generative AI throughout the product lifecycle
• Confident working across iOS as well as Android
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Happy owning problems from idea to execution, with minimal handholding
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a remote-first model, with a competitive annual salary up to £90,000 and opportunities for career progression and further development.