Senior Mobile and Wallet Android App Developer - GDS - G7

Government Digital and Data; East Midlands, West Midlands Combined Authority, London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Digital Service seeks a Senior Android Developer for the GOV.UK One Login programme. This role involves building an Android app using Kotlin with modern development practices in a multidisciplinary agile team. Successful candidates will contribute to vital government digital transformation initiatives in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in native Android development and proficiency in Kotlin.
• Familiar with Jetpack Compose and Google Material Design Guidelines.
• Knowledge of modern development practices including automated testing and TDD.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining the GOV.UK One Login Android app.
• Developing accessible Android apps and ensuring high code quality.
• Mentoring junior staff and resolving complex technical issues.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Google Material Design

Agile Development

Automated Testing

TDD

Pair Programming

Code Review

Version Control

Job description

Location

Bristol, London, Manchester

About the job

Job summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government — responsible for setting, leading, and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.

Our priorities include:

• joining up public sector services
• harnessing the power of AI for the public good
• strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure
• elevating leadership and investing in talent
• funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation
• committing to transparency and driving accountability

We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK, and lead the UK’s geospatial strategy. We also champion digital teams across government.

Part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), we employ over 1,000 people across the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London, and Bristol.

Joining GDS means working with highly-skilled digital professionals to make a national impact, solving high-priority digital challenges that benefit millions.

Job description

You’ll join the GOV.UK One Login programme as a Senior Android Developer, responsible for building and maintaining the GOV.UK One Login Android app, developed in Kotlin with XML layouts and Jetpack Compose, supporting Android 10 and above.

As a Senior Android App Developer, you will:

• work within a multidisciplinary agile team, involved in all stages from user research to deployment
• develop accessible Android apps, ensuring high code quality
• create automated tests to ensure software quality
• share knowledge with team members, both developers and non-developers
• support live services and participate in out-of-hours support with appropriate compensation
• assist in recruiting developers, including sifting and interviewing candidates
• provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team
• resolve complex technical issues

You will contribute to the digital transformation of the government, delivering high-quality code aligned with programme goals, working collaboratively in an agile environment, and challenging the status quo to improve government services.

Person specification

We are looking for candidates with:

• experience in native Android development, proficient in Kotlin and familiar with Jetpack Compose
• knowledge of Google Material Design Guidelines and experience publishing to Google Play
• experience with modern development practices such as automated testing, TDD, CI, pair programming, code review, and version control
• experience working collaboratively in agile, multidisciplinary teams

Senior Developers should also have:

• experience mentoring others in modern development standards
• management experience, including supporting career development and coaching junior staff