Android Developer

Up to £70,000 per annum

Hybrid role - in either Manchester/Welwyn Garden City/Slough

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the app.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and resolve bugs.
• Continuously explore and adopt new technologies to improve development efficiency.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members, and mentoring junior developers.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience developing Android applications.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Strong understanding of the Android SDK, Android versions, and screen size compatibility.
• Experience with RESTful APIs to connect Android apps to Back End services.
• Skilled in writing and maintaining unit tests to ensure code quality.
• Solid understanding of Android architecture components (eg, MVVM, MVP) and their use in scalable applications.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
• Knowledge of open-source Android libraries for common tasks.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance optimization.
• Understanding of Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, self-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.