Senior Android Engineer - Mobile Professional

Bloomberg; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg is seeking an experienced Android software engineer to join our Mobile Professional group in Dublin. You will build high-quality native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, while contributing to server-side components in Python and C++.

You’ll collaborate with UX, QA, and Product teams to deliver scalable, real-time mobile solutions for financial professionals. The role offers opportunities for leadership and technical specialization, with impact across a diverse

Qualifications

• Experience building native Android applications using Kotlin.
• Experience with modern Android architectures and UI systems.
• Strong fundamentals: concurrency, algorithms, data structures.
• Ability to design maintainable, modular, testable software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Pragmatic approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Become part of an established team with UX, QA, and Product representatives.
• Build high-quality native Android apps using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Work across a diverse Android-focused tech stack.
• Be responsible for app server-side infrastructure (Python, C++) and evolution.
• Collaborate with other tech teams to align direction and solve challenges.
• Partner with Product and UX to deliver intuitive mobile experiences.
• Foster a culture of high-quality delivery through testing and collaboration.
• Own challenging problems related to scale, reliability, and real-time systems.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Android architecture

Concurrency

Data structures

Testing

Communication

Leadership (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Engineering / Math

Tools

Android Studio

Python

C++

Git

Job description

Dublin

Business Area: Engineering and CTO

Ref #: 10053024

Description & Requirements

Our Mobile Professional group builds the mobile app that provides financial professionals with an indispensable utility they can use while away from their desks to stay connected, solve problems, and get caught up on things they have missed. Our customers can access up-to-date market news, explore in-depth market analysis, receive instant notifications on critical market-moving events, and stay connected to the Bloomberg community while on the move.

Our Mobile teams develop, design and define the mobile experience for tens of thousands of users daily. Engineers specialising in mobile UI, client software, backend infrastructure and services work closely together to take advantage of the latest mobile technologies and techniques - all aimed at building the definitive mobile experience for the financial markets.

We are looking for an experienced Android software engineer to join our growing group of mobile engineers. With new projects on the horizon and opportunities for both technical specialists and those interested in leadership, you'll have ample opportunity to make an impact.

We'll Trust You To

• Become part of an established team containing a diverse mix of engineers, alongside dedicated representatives from UX, QA and Product
• Build high-quality native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
• Work across a highly-diverse technology stack around the Android platform
• Be responsible for the app's server-side infrastructure (Python, C++) and its evolution
• Collaborate closely with other technology teams to align technical direction and solve shared engineering challenges
• Partner with Product and UX teams to deliver intuitive mobile experiences for complex workflows
• Help foster a culture of sustained, high-quality delivery through collaboration, testing and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of challenging engineering problems related to scale, reliability and real-time systems

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong experience developing native Android applications using Kotlin
• Experience building modern Android architectures and UI systems
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including concurrency, algorithms and data structures
• Experience designing maintainable, modular and testable software
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A pragmatic and thoughtful approach to solving complex engineering problems
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar field of study, or equivalent experience

We’d Love To See

• Expertise in writing modular and highly testable code
• Experience partnering with a diverse set of colleagues across engineering, UX and Product
• A passion for learning new things and exploring new technologies
• A passion for teaching other people what you know and mentoring less experienced team members

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to work on products used daily by financial professionals around the world
• Exposure to the full stack - from backend system design through to polished mobile UI
• Challenging technical problems involving scale, concurrency and real-time communication
• Ability to influence architecture, engineering practices and platform direction
• Close collaboration with UX and Product teams to shape how complex workflows are delivered on mobile
• A team culture focused on learning, collaboration and continuous improvement

If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.