Senior Android Developer — AI-Driven, Flexible Work

Trade Me; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI skilling

Home office setup

Utilities allowance

Company lunches on payday

Friday drinks and nibbles

Internal mobility

Job summary

Trade Me Motors is seeking a Senior Android Developer to build native Android apps with Kotlin/Java, mentor teammates, and drive innovative mobile solutions. You will contribute across all development phases, ensure quality with manual and automated tests, and collaborate within mobile guilds to advance our platform.

The role emphasizes AI-driven workflows, flexible work options, and a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and internal mobility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in native Android development using Kotlin or Java.
• 3+ years (Intermediate) or 5+ years (Senior) experience in mobile development roles.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong architecture design awareness and ability to deliver large, complex features.
• An eye for detail to make our Android experience faster, reliable, and maintainable.
• A collaborative mindset with strong initiative, organisation, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Build native Android applications using modern technologies (Kotlin/Java) to give mobile users a world-class experience.
• Mentor and coach less experienced members of the team (Senior level).
• Take innovative approaches and lead research to keep our mobile platforms at the forefront.
• Contribute across all phases of the development lifecycle, from ideation to testing.
• Uphold quality standards by implementing manual, functional, and UI automated tests.
• Collaborate within mobile guilds to learn, share knowledge, and support squad goals.

Skills

Native Android development (Kotlin/JS)

Agile methodologies

Architecture design awareness

Mentoring

Testing (manual/UI automation)

Job description

Trade Me Motors is seeking a Senior Android Developer to build native Android apps with Kotlin/Java, mentor teammates, and drive innovative mobile solutions. You will contribute across all development phases, ensure quality with manual and automated tests, and collaborate within mobile guilds to advance our platform.

The role emphasizes AI-driven workflows, flexible work options, and a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and internal mobility.