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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Android Developer - **Company:** Methods Business - **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £52,689.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Mobile Application Software, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, User Interface Testing, Software Application Programming, Backend, Git, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Asynchronous Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5874759406 ## About the Role Essential technical skills Candidates should have demonstrable professional experience with: Android Development * Strong commercial experience developing applications for Android. * Strong proficiency in Kotlin. * Good understanding of the Android SDK and Android development ecosystem. * Experience developing applications using modern Android development patterns and practices. * Experience working with APIs and integrating mobile applications with backend services. * Experience with automated testing, including unit and UI testing. * Experience using Git and modern software development workflows. * Understanding of software engineering principles including clean code, modularity, maintainability and version control. * Experience diagnosing and resolving application defects and performance issues. Desirable technical skills * Experience with Java and maintaining or modernising existing Java codebases. * Experience with Jetpack Compose and/or traditional Android Views. * Experience with Android Jetpack libraries and modern Android architecture components. * Experience with asynchronous programming and Kotlin Coroutines. * Knowledge of Android application architecture and design patterns. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build and deployment processes. * Experience working with cloud-based services and RESTful APIs. * Familiarity with mobile application security and data protection principles. * Experience developing accessible applications in line with recognised accessibility standards. * Experience with analytics, monitoring and application performance tools. ## Description We are looking for talented Android Developers to join a digital delivery team working on services that make a real difference to people across the UK. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of developers, designers, product managers, delivery professionals and technical specialists to build, improve and maintain high-quality digital services used by millions of people. You will be responsible for developing robust, accessible and user-centred Android applications, contributing to technical decisions and helping to maintain high standards of software engineering across the team. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful public-facing technology while contributing to the continued development of modern government digital services. Key responsibilities * Design, develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin. * Translate user and business requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions. * Write clean, well-tested and maintainable code following modern Android development practices. * Work collaboratively with designers, product managers, QA professionals and other developers within an agile multidisciplinary team. * Participate in technical discussions, code reviews and architectural decision-making. * Develop automated tests and contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes. * Investigate and resolve technical issues, defects and performance problems. * Consider security, accessibility, privacy, resilience and performance throughout the development lifecycle. * Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team. * Help establish and maintain development standards, patterns and best practices. * Keep up to date with developments across the Android and wider mobile technology ecosystem. * Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture and support colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing where appropriate. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [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) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Moving from Java to Kotlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/384-moving-from-java-to-kotlin) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) ## 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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [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) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)