Junior Android Engineer — Kotlin & Jetpack Compose

Peraton; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Android Developer to contribute to customer-facing Android features, fix bugs, write tests, and continuously improve Kotlin-based solutions. You will learn the team’s product, architecture, and delivery practices while turning clear requirements into reliable code.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, product partners, and designers to implement UI with Jetpack Compose or Views, apply accessibility and performance best practices, and participate in planning, reviews, and

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Foundational Kotlin/Java knowledge and OO principles.
• Understanding of Android concepts (activities, fragments, Compose, lifecycle).
• Experience building at least one Android app via coursework, internship, bootcamp, job, or personal project.

Responsibilities

• Implement Android features and bug fixes in Kotlin under guidance.
• Build UIs with Jetpack Compose or Android Views.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and UI tests.
• Use Git and team workflow for code changes and reviews.
• Investigate defects via logs, crash reports, and reproduction steps.
• Collaborate with product, design, backend, and QA teams.
• Participate in planning, standups, demos, and releases.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Android concepts

REST APIs

Git

Testing

Communication

Problem solving

Public Trust clearance

Education

BS/BA in CS/Engineering

HS Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

CI/CD

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Android Developer to contribute to customer-facing Android features, fix bugs, write tests, and continuously improve Kotlin-based solutions. You will learn the team’s product, architecture, and delivery practices while turning clear requirements into reliable code.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, product partners, and designers to implement UI with Jetpack Compose or Views, apply accessibility and performance best practices, and participate in planning, reviews, and