Software Developer - Android
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We are looking for an experienced Android Software Developer with a passion for language localisation and UI development? Expleo UK is seeking a talented developer to support our client with a SABRE App Language Translation Project - a cutting-edge situational awareness Android application used in tactical environments. This is your chance to work on a high-impact project that enhances multilingual capabilities for mission-critical communication tools. If you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex UI and localisation challenges, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities:
- Design and implement multilingual support for the SABRE Android application
- Modify existing UI components to dynamically load language packs from XML resource files
- Create and validate new European language resource files for tablets and phones
- Ensure seamless language switching via Android localisation settings
- Collaborate with the Software Engineering Delivery Manager and development team
- Participate in design reviews and acceptance testing (DDQS process)
- Deliver tested software with bug fixes and documentation updates
- Provide inputs for user guide updates and design documentation
Requirements
- A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience.
Essential skills:
- 4+ years of experience in Android development (Java/Kotlin)
- Strong understanding of Android UI design and resource file management
- Experience with localisation and internationalisation in mobile apps
- Familiarity with XML-based UI resource files and dynamic UI rendering
- Ability to work collaboratively in agile teams and follow structured review processes
Desired skills:
- Experience working on defence or tactical communication applications
- Knowledge of SquadNet radio or similar communication platforms
- Familiarity with DDQS or similar design and acceptance review processes
- Exposure to multilingual UI testing and validation
Benefits & conditions
- Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people