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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mobile Developer (Android) - **Company:** Burns Sheehan - **Location:** Epsom, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Location-Based Services, OAuth, Single Sign-On, WebRTC, Backend, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Restful APIs, Api Management - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.burnssheehan.co.uk/job/software-engineering/mobile-developer-android/j5830/ ## About the Role * Strong Android Fundamentals: Experience as an Android Developer, having commercial experience building native Android apps (Kotlin/Java, Android Studio, Play Store releases) and a willingness to learn or work across iOS over time. * Deep Platform Knowledge: Solid understanding of Android background execution, battery optimization, and location handling (FusedLocationProviderClient). * Integration & Quality: Experience with secure REST APIs, OAuth2/SSO, automated testing, and code reviews. * AI Enthusiast: Experience working with agentic models and AI-embedded workflows to accelerate engineering output. ## Description Android Developer | Tech for Good Up to £65,000 per anum Remote working - once a month onsite in Epsom, Surrey Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Architecture Components) We're partnering with a Tech for Good business, who are developing mission-critical mobile and cloud-based solution at scale across the business. Their products support users in real-time environments where reliability, performance and resilience are essential. With their brand-new, cloud-native platform now built, they are embarking on an exciting new phase: rebuilding their mobile apps from the ground up. They are looking for a skilled Android Developer to join the team, to help deliver a fast, reliable, and safety-critical customer experience. Why this role is exciting: * Greenfield Rebuild: Assist in rebuilding the Android and iOS apps completely from scratch, real impact on products where performance and resilience genuinely matter. * Tech for Good: Every line of code you write directly supports keeping people safe in real-time, vulnerable situations. * AI-Driven Workflows: Heavy investment in AI-embedded enablement. You will actively use and help develop AI agents to expedite delivery and supercharge the development workflow. * Massive Data Challenges: Work with over a billion data points, utilizing location services, sensors, and real-time communication. What you will do as an Android Developer: * Design, implement, and maintain new product features with a strong focus on Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Architecture Components). * Collaborate closely with the Lead Mobile Developer, Product, QA, and backend teams to deliver robust API integrations and end-to-end solutions. * Drive operational excellence on Android-managing crash/ANR reduction, background execution constraints (Foreground Services, WorkManager), and reliable background location handling. * Embrace modern delivery practices, including CI/CD, feature flags, incremental rollouts, and AI-assisted development tooling. What they're looking for: * Strong Android Fundamentals: Experience as an Android Developer, having commercial experience building native Android apps (Kotlin/Java, Android Studio, Play Store releases) and a willingness to learn or work across iOS over time. * Deep Platform Knowledge: Solid understanding of Android background execution, battery optimization, and location handling (FusedLocationProviderClient). * Integration & Quality: Experience with secure REST APIs, OAuth2/SSO, automated testing, and code reviews. * AI Enthusiast: Experience working with agentic models and AI-embedded workflows to accelerate engineering output. If this sounds like you, please apply below. 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