Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced and versatile Software Engineer with a strong focus on Android development to join an established and evolving project team. This role is centred on the design, development, enhancement, and support of modern Android applications using Kotlin, while also contributing to broader engineering, deployment, and operational initiatives across the platform ecosystem.
The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in native Android development alongside broader software engineering and DevOps capabilities. Experience working across mobile application development, CI/CD processes, operational support, and exposure to Windows/.NET environments will be highly regarded.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong problem-solving capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to architectural decisions, modern engineering practices, and the continuous improvement of mobile platforms and supporting systems. Kotlin remains a widely adopted language for Android engineering due to its safety features, interoperability, and modern development capabilities.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin.
- Build scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile solutions aligned with modern Android engineering best practices.
- Integrate Android applications with backend APIs, enterprise services, and third-party systems.
- Implement secure coding practices including encryption, secure data handling, and mobile security controls.
- Manage and optimise local data storage solutions including SQLite databases within Android applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps processes supporting mobile application delivery.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and operational incidents.
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support and collaborate on Windows/.NET components and integrations where required.
- Contribute to technical documentation, engineering standards, and development best practices.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Strong commercial experience in Android application development using Kotlin.
- Strong understanding of modern Android development frameworks, patterns, and best practices.
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and backend services into mobile applications.
- Experience implementing secure mobile development practices including encryption and secure data management.
- Strong experience working with SQLite or similar mobile database technologies.
- Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and application performance optimisation skills.
- Familiarity with source control, branching strategies, and collaborative software development practices.
- Experience working within Agile or iterative software delivery environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Security Clearance
- Resource must be willing and able to work onsite at the client location five days per week.
- Candidate must already hold current HLC clearance (mandatory requirement).
- Previous experience working within secure, government, defence, or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
- Due to client security requirements, only candidates meeting the required clearance criteria will be considered.
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Skills:
- Java
- Kotlin
- SQLite
- C#
What you can expect from us:
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