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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Android Automotive Developer - **Company:** Luxoft - **Location:** Linter, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Memory Management, Github, Gradle, Junit, Model View ViewModel, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, SQLite, Multithreading, Caching, Git, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android Ui, Web Api - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be917b1cf27a2cb99f8ed7a70d6de5152e ## About the Role Must have * 6-10 years of Android application development in Java and Kotlin (Kotlin-first; strong Java interop) * Solid programming fundamentals: object-oriented design, multithreading, memory management. * Production-level Android development with coroutines/Flow, DI, background execution, and modern architecture (MVVM/MVI). * Testing: unit (JUnit) and basic instrumentation tests; writes testable code and uses test doubles. * AOSP/AAOS familiarity (platform concepts, in-vehicle constraints, template-driven HMI). * Git proficiency in a team setting; PR workflows and code-review etiquette. * Clear communication of trade-offs; operates autonomously with documented decisions; collaborates across teams. * Comfortable with agile practices and tools (e.g., SAFe, Confluence, Jira). * Working knowledge of software life-cycle methodologies and releasing production apps. Nice to have Preferred * Familiarity with Jetpack Compose and modern Android UI patterns * AIDL/Binder IPC, bound services, and multi-process patterns. * Experience with Google Automotive Services (GAS) and/or Android for Cars App Library (templates, rotary/voice). * CI/CD setup (GitHub Actions/Gradle) and deeper test automation * Release engineering: Gradle configuration, build types/flavors, app signing, staged rollouts. ## Description * Role Summary: * We're hiring an Android Applications Developer (Contractor) to build and ship Android applications for automotive infotainment systems. * You will contribute to end-to-end software development for multi-brand OEM apps, integrate backend APIs that drive features and help with test automation. * This is an app-development role (Java/Kotlin) focused on production quality, performance and compliance with car UX and safety standards. Responsibilities: * Build AAOS apps using modern Android components, compliant with in-vehicle HMI and driving safety constraints (glanceability, rotary/D-pad/voice). * Contribute to clean, testable architecture (MVVM/MVI, coroutines/Flow, DI with Hilt) and robust background work. * Implement data/networking layers: consume backend APIs, caching (Room/SQLite), error handling, retries, and offline behavior. * Use Git daily: feature branches, rebasing/merging, tags/releases; create well-scoped PRs and perform code reviews with clear, actionable feedback. * Maintain CI/CD and test automation pipelines with basic quality gates (unit and instrumentation tests). * Work with Android for Cars App Library templates (media, navigation, etc.) and host validation. * Participate in the team's agile development process; document architecture/ADRs, risks, and learnings. * Responsible for technical ownership across multiple APKs, ensuring high-quality deliverables by maintaining rigorous standards for code coverage, linter compliance, and bug-free releases. ## Related Videos - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [An inside look into the Group Application Store](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/670-an-inside-look-into-the-group-application-store) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [Dev Digest 102 - Race conditions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/386-dev-digest-102-race-conditions)