About the Company
MCS Group are delighted to be working EXCLUSIVELY with a fast-growing cybersecurity scale-up specialising in modern mobile security and device protection. Their platform helps organisations keep employee devices safe by identifying vulnerabilities, risky settings, outdated software, and potential indicators of compromise - then guiding users through simple steps to fix them.
They're addressing a major gap in the market by treating mobile devices with the same level of security and visibility as traditional enterprise endpoints. The company is well-funded, backed by strong industry partners, and has a clear long-term roadmap.
The Belfast engineering team is at the heart of the product - working on core integrations, backend systems, and complex technical challenges that have real impact on the overall platform.
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Android Engineer to help design, build, and evolve a production Android application and its supporting components.
This is a hands‑on senior role with real influence over architecture, technical direction, and engineering standards. You'll work closely with mobile, backend, and wider engineering teams to deliver high-quality Android features while modernising the existing codebase.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain production Android features using Kotlin and modern Android APIs
* Contribute to application architecture, using patterns such as MVVM and/or MVI
* Build and maintain asynchronous workflows using Kotlin Coroutines and Flows
* Support UI development and modernisation, including work with Jetpack Compose and XML
* Improve performance, stability, and reliability across a wide range of devices and OS versions
* Debug complex issues across different Android versions and OEM configurations
* Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision‑making
* Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams
Requirements
* 4+ years of professional Android development experience
* Strong proficiency in Kotlin - MUST HAVE
* Experience with MVVM and/or MVI architectural patterns
* Hands‑on experience building or migrating UI using Jetpack Compose and XML
* Solid understanding of the Android app lifecycle, background execution, and platform constraints
* Experience debugging and optimising apps across multiple devices and OS versions
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and making pragmatic technical decisions
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Nice to Have
* Experience in the cybersecurity space - big plus.
* Background building apps used in enterprise or regulated environments
What's in it for you?
* Highly Competitive base salary, flexible dependant on experience.
* Unlimited PTO
* Pension contribution
* Steer the direction of a soon to be multi‑award‑winning product worldwide
* Ownership and freedom to put your own stamp on the work you do
* Join a team where all ideas are encouraged and welcomed
* Flexible working and remote working options available - can hire in NI, ROI or UK - MUST HAVE FULL RIGHTS TO WORK.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group02896935487or click the apply button below.
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