Position Description:
At CGI, we build innovative digital solutions that help organisations deliver seamless and engaging experiences for their users. We’re looking for Android Developers to join our growing mobile engineering team, where you’ll play a key role in designing and developing high-performance Android applications using modern technologies and Agile delivery practices.
Working alongside talented product managers, designers, developers, and QA specialists, you’ll contribute to scalable mobile solutions that combine technical excellence with exceptional user experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful digital products while growing your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of some of our programmes, you may need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with 1 day per week required on-site in Glasgow if you are based locally. If not, you will be expected to attend meetings in Glasgow on a monthly basis.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-quality Android applications that deliver reliable and intuitive user experiences. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable mobile solutions, contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle from design and development through to testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancement.
You’ll be part of an Agile delivery environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are encouraged. CGI will support your growth by providing opportunities to develop your technical expertise, contribute ideas, and work with the latest Android technologies and frameworks.
Key responsibilities:
•Design & Develop native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java
•Collaborate & Deliver responsive, user-focused mobile interfaces with UI/UX teams
•Integrate & Optimise RESTful APIs and third-party services
•Write & Maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices
•Review & Improve code quality through peer reviews and Agile collaboration
•Troubleshoot & Resolve application issues, defects, and performance bottlenecks
•Implement & Support unit testing and automated testing strategies
•Maintain & Enhance existing Android applications and features
•Ensure & Validate compatibility across Android devices and OS versions
•Publish & Manage applications through the Google Play Store
•Research & Innovate using the latest Android SDKs, tools, and technologies
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
To succeed in this role, you should have experience developing native Android applications within Agile environments and a passion for delivering high-quality mobile experiences. You’ll bring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Essential qualifications and experience:
•Commercial experience developing native Android applications
•Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java
•Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries/services
•Understanding of Android UI/UX principles and responsive mobile design
•Experience working within Agile or Scrum development environments
•Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation skills
•Experience with unit testing and automated testing approaches
•Knowledge of Android SDKs, tools, and development best practices
•Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store
•Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
•Passion for learning emerging Android technologies and frameworks
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Skills:
1. Android OS testing
2. iOS Mobile Devices
3. Kotlin
4. RESTful (Rest-APIs)