Senior Android Engineer
Location: UK Remote
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £450-£500 Outside IR35
We are actively looking for multiple Android Engineers to join a company who is on a mission to become the ultimate one-stop shop for sports fans—from betting and watching to discussing the biggest matches, all in one place. To support this vision, they are launching a brand-new, dedicated live sports streaming platform — and we need expert Android Engineers to help build it from the ground up.
This is not a maintenance role — it’s a greenfield build, and we’re moving fast. Their goal is to launch within 6 months, so we need high-performing engineers who can move quickly, own their space, and deliver quality under pressure. You’ll collaborate directly with Product Managers, Designers, and the Technical Director to create a scalable, high-performance streaming platform that supports rapid global expansion.
As the Android Engineer you will:
* Build features across the full Android stack – networking, persistence, UI, and business logic.
* Architect scalable, efficient, and reusable mobile solutions for live video streaming.
* Optimize performance, UI, and infrastructure for a smooth and responsive user experience.
* Work closely with backend and design teams to deliver fully integrated end-to-end features.
* Proactively identify technical improvements, drive mobile best practices, and contribute to the evolution of the platform.
* Collaborate in a remote, fast-paced team environment while maintaining a high level of autonomy and initiative.
Key Skills Required:
* 5+ years of Android development experience (Java, Kotlin).
* Strong background in mobile video playback and streaming technologies.
* Hands-on experience with Android TV; bonus points for webOS, Roku, Fire OS.
* Deep knowledge of mobile architecture, concurrency, and memory management.
* Proven ability to write maintainable, testable, and performant code.
* Strong communication skills and experience working in distributed, high-performing teams.
If you love working in a fast-paced, delivery focused environment, you are proactive and ambitious please apply.
Senior Android Engineer
Location: UK Remote
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £450-£500 Outside IR35
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and believe you have the expertise to succeed, apply with your updated CV today. For more information, reach out to Alexandra Martuccio at Understanding Solutions via LinkedIn