Android Mobile Developer - Chicago Hybrid

Publicis Groupe; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to ongoing learning and devopm"

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexibility for work-life balance

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid leave and holidays

Wellness program and employee support

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago (Hybrid) is seeking an Android Developer to build modern mobile apps using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. You will own features from development through testing, ensuring accessible, high-quality user experiences aligned with our design system and engineering standards.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, implement analytics, and participate in code reviews while growing in a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Android app development with Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for UI.
• Understanding of modern Android architectures (MVVM or similar).
• Experience writing unit and UI tests for Android apps.
• Awareness of accessibility fundamentals in mobile apps.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Ability to follow coding standards in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into clean, functional UI using Jetpack Compose.
• Build and maintain UI screens and reusable components with design tokens.
• Write readable, maintainable Kotlin code following patterns.
• Add analytics instrumentation consistent with conventions.
• Apply accessibility best practices for inclusive experiences.
• Write unit and UI tests to validate features.
• Leverage AI coding tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with peers.
• Own small features end-to-end with guidance.

Skills

Kotlin development

Jetpack Compose

Android architecture MVVM

Testing (unit/UI)

Accessibility basics

Git version control

Clean coding practices

Tools

Git

Copilot

CI/CD

Job description

Company description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Overview

As an Android Developer, (Chicago - Hybrid) you will contribute to building modern, high-quality mobile applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

You will take ownership of well-defined features and help deliver intuitive, accessible, and performant user experiences aligned with our design systems and engineering standards.

• Work closely with senior engineers to translate product requirements into clean, functional UI using Jetpack Compose and the existing design system
• Build and maintain UI screens and reusable components using Compose, following established component libraries and design tokens
• Write readable, maintainable, and testable Kotlin code aligned with team coding standards and design patterns
• Implement analytics instrumentation for new and existing features in line with established naming conventions and schemas
• Apply accessibility best practices (TalkBack, content descriptions, touch target sizing) to ensure inclusive user experiences
• Write unit tests and UI tests to validate feature functionality and quality
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality in day-to-day tasks
• Participate actively in code reviews, contributing feedback and incorporating input from peers with a growth mindset
• Take ownership of small, well-scoped features from development through testing and delivery with guidance from senior engineers

Qualifications

Your Skills & Experience

• Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for building UI
• Understanding of modern Android architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM or similar)
• Familiarity with writing unit tests and/or UI tests for Android applications
• Awareness of accessibility fundamentals in mobile development
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git
• Ability to follow coding standards and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Set Yourself Apart

• Experience working with design systems, component libraries, or design tokens
• Familiarity with analytics tracking frameworks or event instrumentation
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or mobile release processes
• Experience leveraging AI coding tools (e.g., Copilot) in development workflows
• Demonstrated curiosity, openness to feedback, and continuous learning mindset aligned with Publicis Sapient values such as Learning Mindset and Inclusive Collaboration
• Contributions to personal, academic, or open-source mobile projects

Additional information

Salary Range: $81,000 - $140,000 annual salary

The ranges shown above represent a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. The actual range for this position may vary based on location and the specific skills required for therole.

An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.

• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]