Senior/Intermediate Android Dev - Motors

Trade Me; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI skilling

Flexible home office

Wellness resources

Wellness leave

Company lunches on payday

Internal mobility

Job summary

Trade Me in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Android Developer to build native Android applications using Kotlin/Java, and to mentor teammates. You will lead research efforts to keep our mobile platforms ahead and contribute across all phases of the development lifecycle, including testing and quality assurance.

We offer flexible hybrid work arrangements with a home office setup and utilities allowance. Join a collaborative team and participate in regular office days, staff events, and ongoing AI

Qualifications

• Experience in native Android development with Kotlin or Java.
• 3+ years (Intermediate) or 5+ years (Senior) in mobile development.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong architecture design awareness and ability to deliver large features.

Responsibilities

• Build native Android applications using Kotlin/Java.
• Mentor and coach less experienced team members.
• Lead research and innovative approaches for mobile platforms.
• Contribute across all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Uphold quality standards with manual, functional, and UI tests.
• Collaborate within mobile guilds to share knowledge.

Job description

Here is what you can expect from this role:

• 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

What you will bring to our team:

• 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

You'll have the best time working at Trade Me, and this is why:

• #AI and Tech: We live and breathe AI in our daily tasks. We value curiosity and an open mind towards new tech, offering dedicated AI skilling to help you grow and thrive in a fast-changing landscape.
• #Flexibility: Flexibility means different things to different people and we support you to find what works, including a home office set up and utilities allowance. We value team connection and come together in person on Monday and at least one other day a week.
• #Wellness: Being your best self means caring for your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer lots of resources to help you along the way.
• #Leave: We support you with leave when you need it, including 5 days of wellness leave each year and 10 days of sick leave from day 1.
• #Social: Nothing beats getting together to have some fun and celebrate our success. Join us in the office on payday for company paid lunches. Regular Friday drinks and nibbles, annual Trade Me company awards, celebrations and more.
• #Learning: Whether it's on the job, formal training, or mentoring, you'll grow with us from Day 1. We're big on internal mobility and look to our own talent first for new opportunities.

Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.