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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Digital S/W Engineer - Android - **Company:** Citi - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,120.0 - $160,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Memory Management, Gradle, Design of User Interfaces, Model View ViewModel, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, User-Centered Design, Working Model 2D, System Availability, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, Jetpack Compose, Asynchronous Programming, Google Play - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/Irving-Texas-United-States/Senior-Digital-S-W-Engineer---Android_26988306/apply ## About the Role * 8 or more years of professional experience building native Android applications, with a portfolio that demonstrates depth across the full Android development lifecycle. * Expert command of Kotlin, coupled with a thorough understanding of modern Android architecture patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, and unidirectional data flow. * Deep hands-on knowledge of the Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Gradle build system, with the ability to configure and optimize complex multi-module builds. * Extensive experience with Jetpack libraries, including Jetpack Compose for building declarative UIs at production scale. * Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues related to memory, rendering, and battery consumption in production Android applications. * Track record of shipping or maintaining at least one application on the Google Play Store, with direct accountability for release quality and store presence. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience., * Experience leading technical decisions in a formal or informal capacity across cross-functional engineering teams. * Familiarity with agile and waterfall delivery models and the ability to manage dependencies across both in a large-scale engineering environment. * Background in mobile engineering within regulated industries such as financial services, where security, compliance, and audit considerations shape development decisions. ## Description As a Senior Digital Android Engineer at Citi, you will serve as the senior technical authority for Android development, leading the architecture and delivery of our flagship mobile banking application used by millions of customers globally. This is a high-impact engineering leadership role where your decisions directly shape the quality, scalability, and performance of Citi's Android platform. Sitting within the mobile engineering function, you will drive technical direction, elevate engineering standards, and mentor the next generation of Android talent., * Architect and lead the end-to-end design and development of major features for Citi's flagship Android application, ensuring every solution is scalable, resilient, and built to last. * Act as the primary Android technical authority across the engineering function, setting direction on the modern Android tech stack including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Coroutines. * Define and enforce engineering standards for code quality, automated testing, and application performance, resolving critical defects and eliminating bottlenecks that affect end users. * Coach and mentor junior and mid-level Android engineers, building technical capability across the team and creating a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence. * Partner with Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, and backend engineers to translate complex business and user requirements into robust, high-quality mobile experiences. * Optimize application performance across memory management, battery efficiency, and runtime speed to deliver a consistently smooth experience on Android devices. * Evaluate and improve development processes, testing strategies, and delivery workflows to increase engineering velocity and reduce time-to-production. * Assess technical and operational risk during key engineering decisions, ensuring solutions align with Citi's standards for security, compliance, and platform reliability. ## Related Videos - [Modular Secrets to Lightning-Fast Android Builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1428-modular-secrets-to-lightning-fast-android-builds) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [Moving from Java to Kotlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/384-moving-from-java-to-kotlin) - [Introducing Kotlin Multiplatform in an existing project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/276-introducing-kotlin-multiplatform-in-an-existing-project) ## Related Articles - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)