Senior Software Development Engineer - Android

Capital One; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in Android development. In this permanent position, you will work in a hybrid model focused on innovation, mentoring, and delivering quality applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Kotlin or Java, with a solid background in technical leadership and team collaboration. An inspiring work environment awaits you, complete with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package

10% of time dedicated to innovative projects

Career progression and training programs

Comprehensive benefits including pension and medical insurance

Inspiring workspaces with amenities

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Kotlin or Java required.
• Experience with Android Studio, JUnit, and Espresso.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality applications.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a mobile engineering team to design features for credit card consumers.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, ensuring best practices.
• Write well-factored, tested code for Android apps and backend services.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Cloud/AWS technologies

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Teamwork

TDD

BDD

Problem-solving

Tools

Android Studio

JUnit

Espresso

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Senior Software Development Engineer - Android, London

Client: Capital One

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 245dc8f0b3d4

Job Views: 18

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

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What you’ll do

• Work as part of a self-organised Mobile engineering team to design and develop features for credit card consumers.
• Evaluate technical risks and technology choices with the engineering manager.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, evangelize best practices.
• Write well-factored, tested code for Android apps and backend services.
• Collaborate with senior engineers across teams to keep the mobile offering compelling.
• Maintain a questioning attitude and focus on engineering excellence within Capital One mobile communities.
• Focus on significant components, features, or mid-size applications.
• Align with product goals and contribute to technical domain.
• Innovate and contribute to your team’s technical growth.
• Be a helpful and inquisitive problem-solver with strong communication skills.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong programming skills in Kotlin or Java, familiar with Android Studio, JUnit, Espresso.
• Technical leadership experience and ability to guide junior engineers.
• Diverse technical background, possibly moving from backend to Android.
• Interest in cloud/AWS technologies.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality applications at scale.
• Advocate for quality, familiar with Pair Programming, TDD, BDD.
• Interest in learning new languages, tools, frameworks.
• Knowledge of static typing and reactive programming.
• Experience with at least one dynamically typed language.

What you’ll get to learn:

• Working with AWS and cloud opportunities.
• Solving real-world problems in a regulated environment.

Work environment:

Permanent role based in London with a hybrid model. Work from the office 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs).

Benefits:

• Contribute to product roadmap, with a competitive package.
• Work in a company valuing kindness and continuous improvement.
• 10% of time dedicated to innovative projects.
• Career progression and training programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, bonus, holidays, private medical insurance, and flexible options.
• Inspiring workspaces with amenities.

Our recruitment approach:

We value diversity and inclusion, partnering with organizations to support all candidates. We offer fair, accessible recruitment processes and support networks for various communities.

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