Senior Android Engineer - Kotlin - Newcastle / Hybrid

Reed; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering fintech organization is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to elevate their mobile app experience. This role involves developing high-quality Android applications using Kotlin, leading technical designs, and mentoring junior engineers. Competitive salary of up to £60,000, a 4-day work week, and hybrid working with flexible arrangements enhance work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovative solutions and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

4-day work week

Private medical insurance

22.5 days annual leave

£200 annual personal development fund

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android development and Kotlin.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture and design patterns.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality Android applications using Kotlin.
• Leading on technical design and contributing to architectural decisions.
• Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Testing frameworks (e.g. Espresso, Mockito/Mockk)

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 aSenior Android Engineerto 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 –