Senior Android Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Android Developer to enhance its mobile development team in Pretoria, South Africa. The role requires over 5 years of experience in Android development, including proficiency in Kotlin and Java. Key responsibilities include designing and building advanced applications, collaborating with teams, and conducting code reviews. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of mobile architecture and best practices, along with experience in unit testing and UI/UX principles. This opportunity offers a chance to work with a diverse set of Android devices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Android development.
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java.
• Proficiency with Android Studio and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define new features.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Jetpack components

RESTful APIs

Android Studio

Git

CI/CD pipelines

MVP

MVVM

Clean Architecture

unit testing

UI testing

UI/UX design principles

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Job description

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 12/01/2026

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Build: Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
• Collaborate: Work with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Performance: Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Testing: Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and conduct regular training sessions.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of design and code changes.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Android development.
• Language: Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java.
• Frameworks: Experience with Android SDK, Jetpack components, and RESTful APIs.
• Tools: Proficiency with Android Studio, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Architecture: Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVP, MVVM, and Clean Architecture.
• Testing: Experience with unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and UI testing.
• UI/UX: Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• APIs: Experience with third‑party libraries and APIs.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud services such as Firebase, AWS, or Azure.
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools.
• Exposure to app security best practices.
• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform.
• Knowledge of GraphQL.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.