Android Engineer

Senior Android Developer (SC Cleared or eligible)

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin/Java and the Android SDK
Integrate RESTful APIs and external services into mobile workflows
Optimise application performance, including caching strategies, offline support, and API efficiency
Support production releases, ensuring readiness for Google Play Store submission
Address Play Store compliance issues and respond to rejection feedback
AI Engineering & Development Practices
Leverage AI agents and coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, and testing
Review and validate all AI-generated code prior to production use
Use AI tools to support debugging, root cause analysis, and impact assessment

Skills & Experience
Essential:

Strong experience with Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java, and the Android SDK
Proven experience integrating REST APIs (or similar services)
Hands-on knowledge of Google Play Console, app signing, and release management
Experience with mobile performance optimisation and secure coding practices
Familiarity with modern Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, Jetpack libraries)
Active SC clearance

Desirable:

Experience working with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards
Familiarity with AI platforms and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI)
Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding assistants
Understanding of AI/UX interaction patterns and best practices

Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and maintainability
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
Proactive in adopting modern development practices, including AI-assisted workflows
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed