Android Mobile Developer [AQ-19396]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a senior native Android developer in Austin, TX to design, build, test, and release enterprise-scale Android features. You will work within Agile teams, leveraging Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and the Android SDK to deliver production-ready solutions that impact millions of users.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of Android experience, strong architecture knowledge, and a proven ability to mentor others while driving engineering standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 7+ years of professional native Android development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, Gradle, REST APIs, and modern architecture patterns.
• Proven track record designing, building, testing, shipping, and supporting enterprise-scale Android features.
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams and communicating technical decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, release, and support Android features for an enterprise-scale app.
• Collaborate in Agile sprint planning, estimation, execution, and release planning.
• Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead code reviews, design reviews, and establish engineering standards across teams.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and modern Android architecture patterns.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Android SDK

Android Jetpack libraries

Gradle

REST APIs

Modern Android architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Gradle

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization that stands at the forefront of the financial services industry. This innovative company is dedicated to delivering exceptional digital experiences to millions of customers. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly shape cutting-edge mobile solutions that have a significant impact on users nationwide.

Are you a passionate and experienced developer ready to make a significant impact? We’re seeking a highly skilled individual to join a collaborative team focused on building and enhancing enterprise-scale mobile applications. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep expertise in native Android development to design, implement, and deploy features that directly shape the user experience and drive critical business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility product, influence technical direction, and work with modern technologies in a fast-paced, agile environment, directly impacting millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, release, and support robust production Android features for an enterprise-scale application.
• Collaborate within Agile delivery teams, actively participating in sprint planning, estimation, execution, dependency coordination, and release planning.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear explanations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Drive technical excellence through active participation in code reviews and design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, establishing engineering standards, and providing technical influence across team boundaries.
• Utilize modern Android development tools and frameworks including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, Android Jetpack libraries, Gradle, and REST APIs.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and implement modern Android architecture patterns.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional native Android development experience, including successfully shipping complex applications to production.
• Strong, recent hands-on experience with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, Android Jetpack libraries, Gradle, REST APIs, and modern Android architecture patterns.
• Proven track record of personally designing, implementing, testing, releasing, and supporting meaningful production Android features within an enterprise-scale application.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in Agile delivery teams, encompassing sprint planning, estimation, execution, dependency coordination, and release planning.
• Exceptional ability to articulate technical decisions, alternatives, risks, and tradeoffs clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, evidenced through contributions to code reviews, design reviews, mentoring, establishing engineering standards, technical influence, or leading delivery efforts across team boundaries.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience operating within a SAFe or Agile Release Train environment, including active participation in PI planning, dependency tracking, and cross-team release coordination.
• Prior experience in regulated, security-conscious, financial-services, or other high-availability environments.
• Production experience leveraging feature flags, staged rollouts, experimentation, kill switches, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity and experience with modular Android application development, CI/CD pipelines, build optimization, release automation, and comprehensive automated testing strategies.
• Demonstrated responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools for tasks such as code generation, refactoring, testing, debugging, documentation, or design exploration, with a strong emphasis on appropriate human validation.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.