SENIOR ANDROID ENGINEER

SC Cleared

Interview process: Tech IV

Location: Hybrid

IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

Job Description:

Senior Android Developer (SC Cleared or eligible)
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to design and build high-quality native mobile applications with modern, scalable architecture. The ideal candidate holds active SC clearance and brings strong experience in delivering performant, secure, and user-focused Android solutions.

Experience working to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (eg, GitHub Copilot) are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin/Java and the Android SDK
• Integrate RESTful APIs and external services into mobile workflows
• Optimise application performance, including caching strategies, offline support, and API efficiency
• Support production releases, ensuring readiness for Google Play Store submission
• Address Play Store compliance issues and respond to rejection feedback
• AI Engineering & Development Practices
• Leverage AI agents and coding assistants (eg, GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, and testing
• Review and validate all AI-generated code prior to production use
• Use AI tools to support debugging, root cause analysis, and impact assessment

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong experience with Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java, and the Android SDK
• Proven experience integrating REST APIs (or similar services)
• Hands-on knowledge of Google Play Console, app signing, and release management
• Experience with mobile performance optimisation and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with modern Android architecture components (eg, MVVM, Jetpack libraries)
• Active SC clearance

Desirable:

• Experience working with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards
• Familiarity with AI platforms and APIs (eg, OpenAI, Azure AI)
• Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding assistants
• Understanding of AI/UX interaction patterns and best practices

Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and maintainability
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Proactive in adopting modern development practices, including AI-assisted workflows