Android Software Engineer

• Applying modern Android architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture
• Writing clean, maintainable code using modern Android practices including coroutines, Flow, and structured concurrency
• Integrating Android applications with REST APIs, backend services, and secure communications layers
• Supporting performance optimisation, battery efficiency, and memory usage improvements
• Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the mobile estate
• Working closely with architects, backend engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps, and security specialists
• Contributing to secure mobile design decisions in line with modern security principles
• Supporting Agile delivery, technical discussions, and ongoing product improvement, Alternative job titles: Mobile Developer, Android Developer, Smartphone Developer, Application Developer, Software Developer

My client is looking for an experienced Android Software Engineer with strong Kotlin expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure mobile solutions into the national defence sector., * Strong commercial experience as an Android Software Engineer, Android Developer, or Mobile Developer

• Strong commercia
• l experience developing Android applications in Kotlin
• Good understanding of Android architecture patterns including MVVM, MVI, and/or Clean Architecture
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of Android build tooling including Gradle
• Experience with modern Android tooling and libraries
• Experience with automated testing such as JUnit, Mockito, and UI testing
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software delivery
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance

Desired skills

• Existing SC clearance
• Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms such as Microsoft Intune or VMware Workspace ONE
• Familiarity with Android Enterprise enrolment modes
• Exposure to secure mobile applications or operationally focused mobile technology
• Understanding of secure mobile / zero-trust principles
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Knowledge of secure mobile standards or guidance
• Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM)
• Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance

• £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Electric car scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture
• Career progression