Senior Android Engineer

LHV Bank, a fully licensed UK bank, specialises in Banking Services for global fintechs and SME Lending solutions. Our Retail Banking division provides a direct-to-customer banking proposition, including mobile apps (iOS & Android) and backend services leveraging modern cloud architectures (Kotlin/AWS).

As a leading Banking Services provider, LHV Bank delivers a wide range of services, including real-time multi-currency payments, accounts, acquiring, indirect scheme access, open banking, and FX solutions. Over 200 renowned fintech companies, such as Airwallex, Currencycloud, Truelayer, and Wise, utilise LHV Bank to serve more than 10 million end customers and access a pool of 500 million potential customers across the UK and Europe.

LHV Bank gained its UK banking licence in May 2023 and launched into the retail savings market through deposit aggregators in August 2023. It launched its direct to customer retail banking proposition in late 2024. More information: lhv.com

LHV Bank is on the lookout for a Senior Android Engineer to join our innovative Mobile team. Positioned at the forefront of the financial services industry, LHV Bank provides cutting-edge digital banking solutions. This pivotal role is not just about leading the development of mobile applications; it's about pioneering a digital banking revolution. Based in London this hybrid position offers a focus on creating seamless, secure, and superior mobile banking experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role on the development and maintenance of LHV Bank’s Android applications.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.


• Optimise application performance and ensure high quality and responsiveness.


• Mentor other engineers and provide technical guidance.


• Stay updated with the latest industry advancements and technologies to incorporate best practices.


• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.


• Work closely with product managers and designers to deliver a superior user experience.


• Troubleshoot and debug issues to improve application performance and reliability.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in Android development using Kotlin or Java.


• Strong understanding of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes.


• Experience with APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.


• Knowledge of modern mobile architectures such as MVVM, MVP, or MVI.


• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Experience with Git or other version control systems.


• Knowledge of security best practices for mobile applications.


• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

At LHV Bank, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, efficiency, and making a positive impact. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital banking and want to lead a team that's transforming the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Some of our benefits

•    Competitive salary & progression
•    Open and inclusive culture 
•    Hybrid working 
•    Fantastic offices and great working environment
•    Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts)
•    Medicash health plan (Level 3)
•    5% employer pension contribution
•    Life assurance
•    Income protection insurance
•    28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, bank holidays & further days for various key life events
•    Team socials