Senior Android Developer (ID: Dgdox6F9)

Place of Work: Office
Salary: £ 75,000 - £ 95,000 (Per Annum)
Date Posted: 15-Jun-2025
Expiry Date: 12-Dec-2025
Job Details:
Location: Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Android Developer
Career Level: Beginner Level
Contractual Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Experience: Development: 5 years (preferred)
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
  • Android Studio IDE
  • Git Version Control
  • JetPack
  • Kotlin
  • RESTful APIs
  • UI/UX Design
Benefits
  • Company Events
  • Company Pension
  • Onsite GYM
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Store Discount
  • Work from Home
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Android Developer
Location: Loughton, IG10 (On-site)
Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Work Authorisation: Must have the right to work in the UK

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has opened up at a rapidly growing scale-up that’s already helping hundreds of thousands across the UK save money every day. We’re looking for a talented and proactive Senior Android Developer to join our expanding engineering team. You'll take ownership of our native Android app, working to deliver a high-quality, seamless user experience.

This is a great chance to play a meaningful role in a business that’s scaling fast. If you’re energized by high-growth environments and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable Android code
  • Optimise app performance, responsiveness, and reliability
  • Collaborate closely with UX designers to implement intuitive user interfaces
  • Work with backend engineers to integrate APIs and data services
  • Influence technical direction and platform evolution
  • Keep documentation clear and up to date
  • Stay informed about modern development practices, tools, and industry trends

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience building Android applications
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and familiarity with Jetpack Compose
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API integration
  • Comfortable working with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tools
  • Experience in high-traffic environments and delivering to tight timelines
  • Background in e-commerce or video streaming is a plus
  • Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Get in Return:

  • Competitive base salary up to £95,000
  • Clear progression path as the company continues to grow
  • Private health insurance
  • Company pension plan
  • Employee discounts via the JamDoughnut platform
  • On-site gym and free parking
  • Regular team socials and company events

Interview Process:

  • Initial screening call (10 minutes)
  • Interview with Hiring Manager (30 minutes)
  • On-site practical test + final interview (60 minutes)

Additional Benefits:

  • Flexible, casual dress code
  • Discounts at partner retailers
  • Convenient transport links
  • Work-from-home options on select days

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Relocation: Must be able to reliably commute to Loughton IG10 or plan to relocate before starting

Preferred Experience:

  • Kotlin: 5 years
  • Jetpack UI: 3 years

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Position: Senior Android Developer  -  Job Type: Full-time  Salary: £75,000.00-£95,000.00 per year

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