Senior Android Engineer - Remote-friendly, Africa-scale impact

Octoenergy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic renewable energy company seeks a Senior Android Engineer to join their team in Sheffield. You'll develop and maintain mobile applications vital for transforming energy access in Africa. The role involves building robust offline-first functionalities and integrating with backend systems. Candidates should have strong skills in Kotlin or Java, RESTful APIs, and Android UI/UX. You'll work in a supportive team environment dedicated to innovative solutions, including potential international travel.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java for Android development.
• Experience with Android SDK and modern architecture patterns.
• Ability to handle network connectivity challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain features for Android applications.
• Build robust offline-first functionality for agents.
• Integrate with Django/Python backend APIs for data synchronisation.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

RESTful API integration

Agile methodologies

Android UI/UX best practices

Tools

Android SDK

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

A dynamic renewable energy company seeks a Senior Android Engineer to join their team in Sheffield. You'll develop and maintain mobile applications vital for transforming energy access in Africa. The role involves building robust offline-first functionalities and integrating with backend systems. Candidates should have strong skills in Kotlin or Java, RESTful APIs, and Android UI/UX. You'll work in a supportive team environment dedicated to innovative solutions, including potential international travel.