Senior Android Engineer - Kotlin - Newcastle / Hybrid

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering fintech organisation is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to shape the next generation of their mobile app. You will develop high-quality applications using Kotlin, lead technical designs, and mentor junior engineers. Offering a salary up to £60,000 plus benefits, this role promotes a 4-day work week and flexible hybrid working with a Newcastle base.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

4-day work week

Up to 13% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Annual personal development fund

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android development and Kotlin.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Android applications using Kotlin.
• Lead technical design and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver secure user experiences.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Espresso

Mockito

Job description

Senior Android Engineer - Kotlin - Newcastle / Hybrid

Salary: Up to £60,000 + 4-Day Work Week + Outstanding Benefits

Are you ready to take your Android expertise to the next level in a company that's redefining digital banking?

We're working with a pioneering fintech organisation that's transforming how people manage their finances. Mobile-first, innovation-led, and built for the future, this company is challenging the traditional banking model with technology at its core.

They're now looking for a Senior Android Engineer to help shape the next generation of their mobile app experience. If you're passionate about clean code, intuitive design, and building products that make a real impact—this is the role for you.

Within the role:

• Developing high-quality Android applications using Kotlin.
• Leading on technical design and contributing to architectural decisions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, secure user experiences.
• Taking ownership of app releases and contributing to the Android roadmap.
• Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices.
• Working on performance optimisation, secure messaging, and API integrations.
• Participating in agile ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement.

Experience

• Strong experience in Android development and Kotlin.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, secure app development, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Android Studio, Git, and modern testing frameworks (e.g. Espresso, Mockito/Mockk).
• Familiarity with dependency injection and modular app design.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Salary and Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working with a Newcastle base. 1 day per month from Newcastle office.
• A 4-day work week-because balance matters.
• Up to £60,000 salary depending on experience.
• Up to 13% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance, life cover, and health cash plan.
• 22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• £200 annual personal development fund.
• Access to an electric vehicle scheme and more.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued, your skills are nurtured, and your work has real impact.

Interested? Apply now to be part of a fintech that's not just keeping up with the future—it's building it.

Send your CV to Siobhan at Reed.