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# Senior Android Engineer

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Automation of Tests, Mobile Application Development, Databases, Data Structures, Dependency Injection, Software Design Patterns, Systems Analysis, Model View ViewModel, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Rxjava, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Git, Kotlin, Information Technology, Jetpack Compose, Asynchronous Programming, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** http://www.vanguardjobs.com/job/23555738/senior-android-engineer-charlotte-nc/?utm_medium=%22mcloud%2Djobads%22&utm_campaign=Technology&utm_content=Senior%20Android%20Engineer&utm_term=179893

## About the Role

* Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, and testable code.
 * Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand.
 * Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt.
 * Participates in system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications.
 * Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests.
 * Elevates code into the test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
 * Follows Agile software development methodology.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

 * Experience with Native application development
 * Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Kotlin / Java)
 * Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
 * Understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices
 * A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects
 * Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience with latest Android SDK / Android Studio
 * Dagger
 * RXJava
 * Retrofit / OKHttp
 * Jetpack Compose
 * MVVM
 * Git
 * Coroutines
 * Hilt
 * Espresso, * Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience
 * 5+ years of software development experience
 * 3+ years as a mobile developer

## Description

Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.


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