Android Developer

Android Developer – London, UKLocation: London, UKWork Mode: HybridContract Duration: 6–12 MonthsExperience: 7+ years in native Android developmentAbout the RoleWe are hiring an experienced Android Developer for a 6–12 month contract in London. You will design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications, working closely with product owners, UX designers, backend engineers, and QA in an Agile team. The role covers new feature delivery, app performance, and release quality.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin, with Java where neededBuild modern, responsive UIs with Jetpack Compose and support existing XML layoutsImplement scalable architecture using MVVM / MVI and Clean ArchitectureIntegrate with REST / GraphQL APIs and handle offline storage and cachingWrite unit, integration, and UI tests with JUnit, MockK/Mockito, and EspressoImprove app performance, memory usage, and startup timeTake part in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint ceremoniesSupport CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and Play Store releasesMonitor crashes and analytics, and fix production issues quicklyFollow security, accessibility, and GDPR standardsRequired Skills & Experience5+ years of professional native Android developmentStrong Kotlin skills and a good working knowledge of JavaHands-on Jetpack Compose experience in productionAndroid Jetpack: ViewModel, StateFlow/LiveData, Room, Navigation, WorkManagerKotlin Coroutines and FlowDependency injection with Hilt / Dagger or KoinNetworking with Retrofit and OkHttpGradle, build variants, and modular codebasesCI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins, or GitLab CIExperience publishing apps on the Google Play StoreGit and Agile/Scrum experienceNice to HaveKotlin Multiplatform (KMP)Banking, FinTech, Retail, or e-Commerce app experienceFirebase (Crashlytics, Remote Config, FCM)Mobile security: certificate pinning, encryption, biometricsExposure to Flutter, React Native, or iOSEligibilityMust have the right to work in the UKAvailable to start within [2–4 weeks]Able to attend the London office per the hybrid schedule