Senior Mobile Developer (Android)
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Mobile Developer (Android) to join our Tracking team, supporting the development of an in-house mobile application used in live sports tracking and testing environments.
This role is focused on Android development using Kotlin, working closely with camera pipelines, real-time video capture, and on-device machine learning. The application is currently used in Cricket, with scope to expand into other sports.
You’ll be part of a team building technology that operates in real-world, high-performance environments, with occasional hands-on testing at live sports venues.
Location
Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Office locations: Basingstoke, London, or Bristol
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £59,990 – £81,800 per annum (depending on experience and level)
What You’ll Be Working On
You’ll be contributing to a production in-house Android application used internally by Sony Sports Technology’s tracking and development teams.
Key areas include:
- Enhancing and modernising an existing Android application
- Improving performance, stability, and user experience
- Working directly with mobile camera pipelines using the Android Camera 2 API
- Integrating and running machine learning models on-device to support:
- Ball tracking
- Player tracking
- Optimising threading models, lifecycle management, and performance for real-time workloads
- Supporting hands‑on testing in live sports environments, including occasional on‑site testing.
- Collaborating closely with Tracking and Computer Vision teams to ensure clean system integration
Key Responsibilities
- Lead best practices for Android mobile development
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Kotlin-based Android applications
- Own complex features from design through to delivery
- Work closely with developers across Tracking, Tooling, and Computer Vision
- Support testing, debugging, and deployment of new features
- Participate in technical discussions and code reviews
- Contribute pragmatically in an agile, sprint‑based environment
Tech Stack and Experience Requirements (Senior Level)
Essential
- Strong, hands‑on experience in Android development using Kotlin
- Deep understanding of Android application architecture, lifecycle, and threading
- Proven experience working with the Camera 2 API in production
- Experience building high‑performance, real‑time mobile applications
- Solid understanding of software design principles and clean code practices
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
Highly Desirable
- Experience running or integrating machine learning models on mobile devices
- Understanding of on‑device performance optimisation for video or ML workloads
- Experience with mobile video capture or processing pipelines
Bonus Skills
- FFmpeg
- OpenCV
- Networking
- AWS
- iOS development
Reward, Benefits, and Wellness
UK Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching
- Hybrid working model
- Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app
- Onsite gym (Basingstoke)
- Access to sporting events and tickets
- Sony Group Company discounts
Hungary Benefits
- Annual leave in line with local labour law
- Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)
- Access to sporting events and tickets
- Sony Group Company discounts
Additional Benefits
- SZÉP Card
- Nursery & Kindergarten contributions
- Annual MOL Bubi Pass
- Private medical insurance
- Life & accident insurance
- MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts
- Seniority awards
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Sports Technology is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on their skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.
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