Senior Android Engineer - Hybrid, Impactful Mobile Apps

John Lewis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join a cross‑functional Agile team. You will collaborate with iOS, BA, QA, designers and UX specialists on customer‑facing projects.

You will own the development approach and provide technical assurance on complex IT initiatives, while helping shape new projects and mentoring less experienced engineers. This role supports flexible hybrid working across London/Bracknell offices.

Qualifications

• Extensive native Android development experience (Kotlin/Java).
• Accessibility best practice knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with generative AI tools to boost development.
• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP).
• Interest or experience with Swift/iOS.
• Experience with TDD and pair programming.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• REST API development/consumption.
• Strong understanding of MVVM or MVP architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Android development within a cross-functional Agile team.
• Collaborate with iOS engineers, BA, QA, designers and UX specialists.
• Define development approach and provide technical assurance on complex projects.
• Support shaping of new projects and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Communicate with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Keep up-to-date with latest technologies and continuously improve skills.

Skills

Android development

Accessibility

CI/CD

Generative AI

Kotlin Multiplatform

Swift/iOS

TDD

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

REST API

MVVM/MVP

Tools

Postman

Charles

Bitrise CI

Docker

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

React/JS tooling

Job description

John Lewis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join a cross‑functional Agile team. You will collaborate with iOS, BA, QA, designers and UX specialists on customer‑facing projects.

You will own the development approach and provide technical assurance on complex IT initiatives, while helping shape new projects and mentoring less experienced engineers. This role supports flexible hybrid working across London/Bracknell offices.