Senior Android Engineer — Remote, Lead Features & Growth

Digital Skills Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Global technology company seeks a Senior Android Software Engineer in Manchester with 8+ years in Java/Kotlin and strong Android SDK expertise. The role involves delivering app-wide features, improving infrastructure, and driving technical excellence.

Remote-friendly with 2 days in the Manchester office, initial 6-month contract, and up to £75 per hour inside IR35. Key responsibilities include mentoring, leading design discussions, and contributing to recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a developer with Java and/or Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver app-wide features across various technologies.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and address infrastructure issues.
• Continuously improve services to boost performance and resource efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve development processes and support business opportunities.
• Mentor and onboard new team members.
• Promote collaboration and turn ideas into collective solutions.
• Lead and resolve technical or design discussions within the team.
• Contribute to growth through recruitment efforts and interviewing.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android SDK

Jetpack

A/B testing

Automated testing

Interaction design

Team player

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

Global technology company seeks a Senior Android Software Engineer in Manchester with 8+ years in Java/Kotlin and strong Android SDK expertise. The role involves delivering app-wide features, improving infrastructure, and driving technical excellence.

Remote-friendly with 2 days in the Manchester office, initial 6-month contract, and up to £75 per hour inside IR35. Key responsibilities include mentoring, leading design discussions, and contributing to recruitment efforts.