Job Description
Android Developer – 12‑month fixed‑term contract in Edinburgh. Minimum hybrid model requires presence in the office at least 40% of the time. Salary ranges from £47,680 to £71,520 depending on experience. Closing date: 30June2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, test and run the Android application and associated pipelines.
- Follow industry‑standard mobile architecture patterns in all development activities.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements, design solutions and ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Implement and maintain a strong testing framework to ensure reliability and quality of mobile applications.
- Own the end‑to‑end development lifecycle of the mobile application, including building, testing, packaging and deploying.
- Work closely with the Lead Android Developer and the broader product team to assess viability and feasibility of product features, and own development of specific features in the Android environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, collaborating with team members to find optimal solutions.
- Participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, retrospectives and daily stand‑ups.
Qualifications
- Solid experience in Android development.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Kotlin with best practices.
- Experience in Java is beneficial; primary skill should be Kotlin.
- Proficiency in integrating third‑party APIs and understanding networking concepts, including RESTful services and handling JSON/XML.
- Knowledge and experience of different testing phases in Android applications – unit testing, end‑to‑end testing and visual regression testing.
- Ability to identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimisations.
- Deep understanding and experience working with the Android SDK, including fundamentals such as app components, lifecycle, permission system and Jetpack libraries.
- Experience implementing UI for different Android screen sizes and components that adhere to a design system.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Enhanced pension scheme – contributions: employee 3%, employer 9%, with optional match up to a combined 20% of salary.
- Discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance.
- 34 days leave per year, including bank holidays (prorated for part‑time).
- Private medical cover, life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Lifestyle benefits such as retail discount vouchers, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
