Senior Android Developer

About
Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect
Consulting is a multi -award -winning digital consultancy, recognised for
delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our
work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a
strong commitment to user -centred design and agile delivery, we continue to
deliver innovative digital services that matter.

Role
Overview

We are looking
for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high -quality
native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part
of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user -centred mobile experiences
that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility
requirements.

This is a
hands -on technical role operating within structured and governed environments
where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to
service success.

Key
Responsibilities

•        Design, develop, and maintain
native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java

•        Collaborate with UX designers,
product owners, and backend developers to translate requirements into robust,
accessible mobile experiences

•        Write clean, testable,
well -documented code following established coding standards and architectural
patterns

•        Implement and maintain CI/CD
pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment

•        Ensure applications meet WCAG
2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards

•        Conduct code reviews and
contribute to engineering best practices within the team

•        Integrate with RESTful APIs and
backend services, working closely with API developers

•        Troubleshoot and resolve
performance issues, crashes, and production defects

•        Support Google Play Store
submission processes and manage release cycles

•        Contribute to technical
documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies

Essential
Skills & Experience

•        Strong experience in native
Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued)

•        Solid understanding of Android
SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem

•        Experience with common Android
architectural patterns (e.g. MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture)

•        Proficiency with Android
frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit,
or equivalent

•        Experience writing unit tests,
instrumented tests, and working with test -driven development practices

•        Hands -on experience with CI/CD
tools (e.g. Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

•        Understanding of RESTful API
integration and networking best practices

•        Familiarity with accessibility
standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces

•        Experience working in Agile or
hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban)

•        Experience working in
regulated, security -conscious, or high -assurance environments

Desirable

•        Experience delivering mobile
applications within a UK public -sector or government context

•        Familiarity with GDS service
standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System

•        Experience with mobile
analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (e.g. Firebase Crashlytics,
Dynatrace, App Center)

•        Understanding of secure coding
practices and mobile security frameworks (e.g. OWASP Mobile)

•        Experience with mobile device
management (MDM) or enterprise distribution

•        Familiarity with cross -platform
considerations, even if primarily native -focused

Scope
& Accountability

•        Responsible for hands -on
design, development, and maintenance of Android applications

•        Owns the quality and technical
integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code

•        Contributes technical analysis
and recommendations to the wider delivery team

•        Accountable for timely delivery
of agreed development activities within sprint cycles

Our
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect
Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to
creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and
supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with
disabilities, individuals from under -represented communities, and those seeking
flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability
Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the
recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.