Mobile Frontend Developer (Android Kotlin)

Handy Finance; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Handy Finance, a leading Australian fintech expanding into the United States, seeks a highly experienced Mobile Frontend Developer (Android Kotlin) to join our Dallas engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain secure, intuitive native Android apps working with architects, backend teams, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring strong Kotlin/Android SDK skills, MVVM, Coroutines/Flow, REST API integration, and experience deploying to Google Play, with a focus on security and

Qualifications

• Experience developing native Android apps with Kotlin and Android SDK.
• Strong understanding of MVVM architecture and modern Android practices.
• Experience with Coroutines and Flow for asynchronous programming.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and backend services.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience deploying apps to Google Play Store.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance native Android applications using Kotlin.
• Implement Wallet functionality and customer-facing mobile features.
• Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable components.
• Integrate mobile apps with REST APIs and backend services.
• Implement secure authentication features (OAuth2, JWT, MFA).
• Develop robust offline, caching, retry, and error-handling strategies.
• Ensure secure data storage and token management.
• Follow mobile security best practices (OWASP).
• Develop and maintain automated tests (unit/UI).
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and Play Store releases.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Kotlin

Android SDK

MVVM

Jetpack Compose

Coroutines

Flow

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Firebase

Push Notifications

Mobile security

Tools

Android Studio

Google Play Console

CI/CD pipelines

Firebase

Job description

Join Handy Finance – A Leading Australian Fintech Expanding into the US

Handy Finance is one of Australia's fastest-growing fintech lenders, recognised in the Deloitte Fast Tech 50 for four consecutive years. We're driven by innovation, technology, and a mission to make money simple through fast, transparent lending solutions.

Following our success in Australia, we're expanding into the United States and are looking for a highly experienced Mobile Frontend Developer (Android Kotlin) to join our engineering team in Dallas, Texas.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining native Android applications that deliver secure, intuitive, and engaging customer experiences. Working closely with architects, backend developers, and business stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our mobile technology platform and customer engagement strategy.

What You'll Do

You will be responsible for developing and enhancing our native Android applications while ensuring security, performance, scalability, and exceptional user experiences. Working collaboratively across technology and business teams, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance native Android applications using Kotlin
• Implement new Wallet functionality and customer-facing mobile features
• Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable application components
• Integrate mobile applications with REST APIs and backend microservices
• Implement secure authentication features, including OAuth2, JWT, MFA, and biometric authentication
• Develop resilient mobile experiences through caching, offline capabilities, retries, and error handling
• Ensure secure storage and management of customer data and authentication tokens
• Follow mobile security best practices and OWASP Mobile Security standards
• Develop and maintain automated testing, including unit and UI testing
• Support Bitrise CI/CD pipelines, application deployments, and Google Play Store releases
• Collaborate with architects, designers, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality mobile solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on mobile development, security, and performance

What You'll Bring

• Experience with Android SDK and Jetpack Components
• Strong understanding of MVVM architecture and modern Android development practices
• Experience with Coroutines and Flow
• Experience integrating REST APIs and backend services
• Experience using Git version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience deploying and maintaining applications through the Google Play Store
• Strong understanding of mobile security principles and secure application development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with Jetpack Compose, Firebase, and push notification services will be highly regarded
• Experience within fintech, banking, or other regulated industries will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of mobile application security frameworks and OWASP Mobile Security best practices will be highly regarded

What we’ll offer

• Join a Proven Fintech Leader – Become part of one of Australia's fastest-growing fintech companies, recognised in the Deloitte Fast Tech 50 for four consecutive years, as we expand into the United States.
• Build Exceptional Mobile Experiences – Design and develop high-quality Android applications that deliver seamless, secure, and intuitive experiences for thousands of customers.
• Work with Modern iOS Technologies – Build using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, Android Studio, RESTful APIs, Push Notifications, Mobile Security, Firebase, Crash Reporting, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Make a Real Impact – Take ownership of key Android features from concept to release, collaborate closely with product and design teams, and help shape the future of Handy Finance's Android mobile platform.

Join us at Handy Finance and help us Make Money Simple!