Senior Android/Kotlin Developer - Richard Wheeler Associates : Job Details

Senior Android Developer - Android, Kotlin, MVVM, Java, XML - health care mobile apps

Central London

circa £80k DoE + discretionary annual Bonus

Hybrid working - 3-4 days per week in the office

A cracking opportunity for a Senior Android Developer to join a small, acclaimed, highly creative app and technology company (circa 20) known for groundbreaking patented technology in the health care field, including several patents in the pipeline. The apps are truly innovative and positively impact people’s lives.

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Android Developer to work across a portfolio of successful apps in a fun, talented team. The apps are fully native, primarily developed in Kotlin, with legacy Java code being phased out. The technologies run directly on the phone with limited server interactions.

As a key member of the team, you’ll have a strong track record of delivering high-quality apps and tackling complex engineering challenges.

You’ll be a collaborative, engaging team player who can mentor others and lead by example when it comes to engineering best practices. It is envisaged the role will evolve into a leadership position.

Responsibilities:

• Build on exciting new technologies and integration with wearable devices
• Develop new features, improve existing code - work on ambitious projects ranging from low-level algorithms to high-level system design; plus the occasional development of a prototype app
• Utilise the latest Android SDKs and frameworks to implement scalable, maintainable and testable architectures
• Conduct code reviews and champion high-quality code by leveraging unit tests, continuous integration, and code quality tools

Essential Skills and experience:

• 5+ years of high-level Android development experience, with a wider software engineering background (8+ years in total)
• Excellent Kotlin skills and comfortable with other languages e.g. Java
• A strong numerate Degree (Computer Science/similar)
• Able to work independently, as well as confidently pair program with others
• Good understanding of Android lifecycle, MVVM
• Compose UI with knowledge of XML Views (for legacy code)
• Strong Android architecture knowledge
• Focus on creating an optimal Android experience and extensive knowledge of Android-specific challenges

Desirable:

• Experience working in an agile, start-up environment
• C/C++, multiplatform development
• OpenGL
• Swift

Benefits:

• Competitive salary circa £80k + annual Bonus
• Opportunities for professional growth including into leadership
• Flexible working
• A hybrid model with at least 3 days each week in the office

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