SENIOR ANDRIOD ENGINEER

Job Description

SENIOR ANDRIOD ENGINEER

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Rate: £552

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Clearance required: SC cleared

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Location: London Hybrid

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IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to design and build high-quality native mobile applications with modern, scalable architecture. The ideal candidate holds active SC clearance and brings strong experience in delivering performant, secure, and user-focused Android solutions. Experience working to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) are highly desirable.

nKey Responsibilitiesn

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• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin/Java and the Android SDK

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• Integrate RESTful APIs and external services into mobile workflows

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• Optimise application performance, including caching strategies, offline support, and API efficiency

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• Support production releases, ensuring readiness for Google Play Store submission

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• Address Play Store compliance issues and respond to rejection feedback

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• AI Engineering & Development Practices

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• Leverage AI agents and coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, and testing

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• Review and validate all AI-generated code prior to production use

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• Use AI tools to support debugging, root cause analysis, and impact assessment

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nEssential Skills & Experiencen

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• Strong experience with Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java, and the Android SDK

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• Proven experience integrating REST APIs (or similar services)

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• Hands‑on knowledge of Google Play Console, app signing, and release management

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• Experience with mobile performance optimisation and secure coding practices

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• Familiarity with modern Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, Jetpack libraries)

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• Active SC clearance

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nDesirable Skillsn

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• Experience working with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards

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• Familiarity with AI platforms and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI)

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• Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding assistants

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• Understanding of AI/UX interaction patterns and best practices

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nCandidate Profilen

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• Detail‑oriented, with a strong focus on quality and maintainability

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• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments

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• Proactive in adopting modern development practices, including AI‑assisted workflows

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