Senior Android Developer (ID: Dgdox6F9)

Place of Work: Office
Salary: £ 75,000 - £ 95,000 (Per Annum)
Date Posted: 15-Jun-2025
Expiry Date: 11-Jun-2026
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
Qualifications: Solid Background in Software Development
Experience: Development: 5 years (preferred)
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
  • Android Studio IDE
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • 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

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior Android Developer to join 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 energised 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

Senior Android Developer Requirements:

  • 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

Preferred Experience:

Kotlin: 5 years
Jetpack UI: 3 years
Work authorisation:

Work Authorisation: Must have the right to work in the UK

  • United Kingdom (required)
  • Work Location: In person
  • Relocation: Must be able to reliably commute to Loughton, IG10 or plan to relocate before starting
  • Location: Loughton, IG10 (On-site)

Position: Senior Android Developer  -  Job Type: Full-time  Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 per annum

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