Android Mobile Developer - Chicago Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to ongoing learning and devopps

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexibility to support work-life

Comprehensive health benefits for you

Generous paid leave and holidays

Wellness program and employee support

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago is seeking an Android Developer to build modern mobile apps using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. You’ll own well-defined features, deliver accessible and performant UI, and collaborate with senior engineers to align with design systems and engineering standards.

The role emphasizes quality through unit/UI testing, analytics instrumentation, and adherence to coding standards. Hybrid work model in Chicago with opportunities to leverage AI-assisted tools and growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and design tokens.
• Write readable, maintainable Kotlin code aligned with team standards and patterns.
• Implement analytics instrumentation for features following naming conventions.
• Apply accessibility best practices to ensure inclusive experiences.
• Write unit tests and UI tests to validate feature quality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute feedback with a growth mindset.
• Take ownership of small features from development through testing and delivery under guidance.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Android Architecture

Unit/UI testing

Git

Accessibility basics

Coding standards

Problem solving

Tools

Copilot

CI/CD pipelines

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]