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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Android Developer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Tacoma, WA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $106,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Android Software Development, Android Studio, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Dependency Injection, Emulators, Revision Control Systems, Gradle, Design of User Interfaces, JSON, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Secure Coding, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Testing, Caching, Backend, Git, Kotlin, Bug Reporting, Jetpack Compose, Google Play, Restful APIs, Multiplatform - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9127513/android-developer ## About the Role * 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent. * Foundational knowledge of Kotlin or Java and object-oriented programming concepts. * Understanding of core Android concepts such as activities, fragments or Compose screens, lifecycle, resources, navigation, and app state. * Experience building at least one Android application through coursework, an internship, a bootcamp, employment, open-source work, or a personal project. * Basic familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, asynchronous work, local data storage, and common debugging tools. * Ability to write readable code, break down a small problem, and explain implementation choices. * Working knowledge of Git or another version-control system. * Interest in automated testing and willingness to learn the team's quality practices. * Clear communication, curiosity, follow-through, and receptiveness to feedback. * Authorization and location eligibility consistent with the company's approved hiring policy. * Must be U.S. Citizen * Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, * Exposure to Jetpack Compose, coroutines, Flow, ViewModel, dependency injection, or common Android architecture patterns. * Familiarity with Android Studio, Gradle, emulators, device testing, and Google Play release concepts. * Experience consuming APIs, modeling UI state, handling loading and error conditions, or caching local data. * Basic knowledge of mobile accessibility, performance, privacy, or secure coding practices. * Exposure to CI/CD, code review, agile delivery, or collaboration on a shared codebase. * Interest in iOS, Kotlin Multiplatform, or another mobile platform; cross-platform experience is welcome but not required. ## Description The Junior Android Developer will contribute to customer-facing Android features, bug fixes, tests, and technical improvements while learning the team's product, architecture, and delivery practices. Working with experienced engineers, product partners, and designers, this person will turn clear requirements into maintainable Kotlin code and steadily expand the scope and independence of their work. This position will be in one of the following locations: Falls Church, VA, Aurora, CO, San Antonio, TX, or Tacoma, WA. 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