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# Software Engineer - Android Developer

- **Company:** The Talent Locker
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Python (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Openapi, Backend, Git, SC Clearance, Kotlin, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Jetpack Compose, Api Design, Docker
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2999084870-2

## About the Role

* AWS or Azure experience
 * Kubernetes
 * Agile delivery experience
 * Secure coding awareness

If you like building across the stack, solving real engineering problems, and working in an environment where the tech genuinely matters, this is one to look at.

## Description

Cheltenham - 5 days a week + 1 day/week Herefordshire (for client visits)

Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment.

Ever built Android apps that actually feel fast, modern, and clean?

Comfortable jumping between Kotlin, backend services, and cloud-native systems without getting boxed into one layer? Want to work on secure, real-world systems where engineering quality genuinely matters?

This is a hands on engineering role across mobile, backend, and cloud. You'll be building Android applications using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose, designing and shipping backend services in Rust, Python, or Go, and working with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) in a secure, high assurance environment.

You'll be joining a defence team that values clean engineering, rapid iteration (including PoCs where requirements evolve fast), and strong collaboration through code reviews and Git-based workflows.

You'll need experience with:

 * Android development (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose)
 * Backend development (Rust, Python or Go)
 * Git and modern development workflows
 * Docker + CI/CD pipelines
 * API design (REST / OpenAPI)
 * Working in secure or controlled environments


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