Android Developer

Doghouse Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €90,000

Hybrid working (50/50)

30 holidays

Job summary

A leading Dutch media company in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Android Developer with 5+ years of experience in Kotlin. You will join a new Scrum team to develop a mobile platform servicing millions of users through innovative radio and video applications. Key skills include expertise in GraphQL and understanding cloud-native development principles. This role offers a salary up to €90,000 and a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a native Android developer using Kotlin.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and backend technologies such as Node.js.
• Understanding of cloud‑native development principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop a state‑of‑the‑art white‑label solution.
• Join a Scrum team to build a mobile platform.
• Contribute to maximizing efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Kotlin

GraphQL

Cloud-native development

Strong communication

Tools

Node.js

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Android Developer - Kotlin, Video Streaming - Utrecht

Are you looking to join an established Dutch media company building a brand‑new in‑house mobile platform? You will take full ownership of developing a state‑of‑the‑art white‑label solution serving millions of users through well‑known radio and video applications.

You will join a newly formed Scrum team consisting of a Product Owner, UX Designer, four native developers (iOS & Android), and a QA Automation Engineer. Together, you will build a platform based on latest technologies: native Kotlin for Android, combined with a GraphQL backend (AWS AppSync). The goal is maximum efficiency and scalability while making significant impact on user experience.

Your profile:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a native Android developer using Kotlin
• Knowledge of GraphQL (ideally AWS AppSync) and backend technologies such as Node.js
• Understanding of cloud‑native development principles and experience with AWS; Docker/Kubernetes experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to act as technical sparring partner

Nice to have:

• Strong expertise in video streaming; experience with JW Player or similar solutions
• Proven experience implementing advertisements and paid content within video players
• Hands‑on experience with casting technologies such as Chromecast
• "Getting things done" mindset with focus on solutions rather than problems
• Excellent command of the English language, as the team is international
• Salary up to €90,000
• Hybrid working (approximately 50/50)
• 30 holidays

Interested? Please contact me at [e-mail]