Android Developer

Peraton; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Junior Android Developer to contribute to customer-facing Android features, fixes, tests, and improvements in Kotlin. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, product partners, and designers to translate requirements into maintainable code and gradually expand your scope.

Requirements include foundational Kotlin/Java knowledge, core Android concepts, and experience building at least one Android app. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Foundational Kotlin or Java knowledge and OOP concepts.
• Understanding core Android concepts (activities/fragments/Compose screens, lifecycle).
• Experience building at least one Android app via coursework, internship, bootcamp, or project.
• Familiar with REST APIs, JSON, async work, local data storage, and debugging tools.
• Ability to write readable code and explain implementation choices.
• Working knowledge of Git or another VCS.
• Interest in automated testing and team quality practices.
• Clear communication, curiosity, and receptiveness to feedback.
• Authorization and location eligibility per hiring policy.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Location eligibility consistent with company policy.

Responsibilities

• 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Implement Android features and bug fixes in Kotlin under guidance.
• Build UI with Jetpack Compose and/or Android Views per requirements.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and UI tests.
• Use Git and workflow to create changes and address feedback.
• Investigate defects using reproduction steps, logs, and crash reports.
• Collaborate with product, design, backend, QA, and mobile peers.
• Participate in planning, standups, demos, retrospectives, and releases.
• Document implementation details and share learnings with the team.
• Follow accessibility, performance, security, privacy, analytics, and error handling practices.

Skills

Kotlin/Java basics

OOP fundamentals

Android concepts

REST/JSON basics

Git version control

Testing interest

Clear communication

Citizenship eligible

Public Trust eligibility

Education

BS/BA minimum

HS Diploma equivalent

Tools

Jetpack Compose

Android Studio

Gradle

Job description

Responsibilities

The Junior Android Developer will contribute to customer-facing Android features, bug fixes, tests, and technical improvements while learning the team's product, architecture, and delivery practices. Working with experienced engineers, product partners, and designers, this person will turn clear requirements into maintainable Kotlin code and steadily expand the scope and independence of their work. This position will be in one of the following locations: Falls Church, VA, Aurora, CO, San Antonio, TX, or Tacoma, WA.

Core responsibilities:

• Implement well-scoped Android features and bug fixes in Kotlin under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
• Build user interfaces with Jetpack Compose and/or Android Views according to product and design requirements.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and UI tests appropriate to the change being delivered.
• Use Git and the team's development workflow to create focused changes, request review, and address feedback.
• Investigate defects using reproduction steps, logs, debuggers, crash reports, and help from teammates when needed.
• Collaborate with product, design, backend, quality, and mobile peers to clarify expected behavior and edge cases.
• Participate in planning, standups, demos, retrospectives, and release activities.
• Document relevant implementation details and share useful learnings with the team.
• Follow established practices for accessibility, performance, security, privacy, analytics, and error handling.
• Ask timely questions, communicate blockers clearly, and take an active role in feedback and professional growth.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Foundational knowledge of Kotlin or Java and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Understanding of core Android concepts such as activities, fragments or Compose screens, lifecycle, resources, navigation, and app state.
• Experience building at least one Android application through coursework, an internship, a bootcamp, employment, open-source work, or a personal project.
• Basic familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, asynchronous work, local data storage, and common debugging tools.
• Ability to write readable code, break down a small problem, and explain implementation choices.
• Working knowledge of Git or another version-control system.
• Interest in automated testing and willingness to learn the team's quality practices.
• Clear communication, curiosity, follow-through, and receptiveness to feedback.
• Authorization and location eligibility consistent with the company's approved hiring policy.
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Jetpack Compose, coroutines, Flow, ViewModel, dependency injection, or common Android architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with Android Studio, Gradle, emulators, device testing, and Google Play release concepts.
• Experience consuming APIs, modeling UI state, handling loading and error conditions, or caching local data.
• Basic knowledge of mobile accessibility, performance, privacy, or secure coding practices.
• Exposure to CI/CD, code review, agile delivery, or collaboration on a shared codebase.
• Interest in iOS, Kotlin Multiplatform, or another mobile platform; cross-platform experience is welcome but not required.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.