Android Developer

Project overview

Job title: Android Developer

We are seeking talented Android Developers to join a high-performing engineering team delivering innovative mobile solutions. This opportunity is ideal for early-career developers with strong coding capabilities who are passionate about mobile development and modern software engineering practices.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications using modern development tools and frameworks. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create high-quality, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications while contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Desirable Skills

Personal Attributes

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain native Android applications.
• Build robust and scalable mobile solutions using Kotlin and Android Studio.
• Develop user-focused applications in line with Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, developers, and testers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Apply MVVM architecture and established design patterns to create maintainable codebases.
• Implement SOLID principles to improve code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain a DevOps mindset, understanding how software and infrastructure interact to support production systems.
• Stay current with emerging Android technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive technical solutions within your domain.
• Strong experience developing Android applications using Kotlin.
• Proficiency with Android Studio and the Android development ecosystem.
• Good understanding of Android design principles and user interface guidelines.
• Experience implementing MVVM architecture and associated design patterns.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and clean coding practices.
• Knowledge of Android application lifecycle management.
• Experience collaborating within Agile software development teams.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of the Android compilation and build process.
• Knowledge of how source code is transformed into executable applications.
• Experience or exposure to FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources).
• Understanding of memory management concepts, including garbage collection and reference management.
• Experience working within DevOps environments.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.
• Passionate about mobile technology and Android development.
• Eager to learn and embrace new technologies.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated with a desire for continuous improvement.

Project details

London (hybrid)

Contract: 1 year

£383

IR35: Inside

• Start: flexible
• Location: London, United Kingdom, GB
• Rate: 38-50 EUR/h