Android Developer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Android Developer with over ten years in the field to join our team on a contractual basis in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in Kotlin and Java programming languages along with a deep understanding of Android development best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Java.
• Implement Android SDK features efficiently following UI design principles and industry standards.
• Manage offline storage solutions, threading, and optimize app performance.
• Utilize open-source Android libraries for common development tasks, benchmarking, and optimization.
• Adhere to Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Employ code version control tools such as Git effectively.
• Apply SOLID principles for software design.
• Develop with MVVM/MVI architectural patterns and integrate Android Architecture Components and Jetpack libraries.
• Use Jetpack Compose for UI development.
• Work within a modularized codebase environment.
• Conduct UI testing to ensure high-quality user interfaces.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant Android development experience.
• Proficient in Kotlin and Java programming languages.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Android SDK, UI design patterns, and development best practices.
• Experience with performance tuning and offline storage management in Android apps.
• Familiarity with the open-source Android ecosystem including libraries and benchmarking tools.
• Expertise in following Google’s Android interface guidelines and Android design standards.
• Strong skills in version control systems, especially Git.
• Ability to apply SOLID software development principles.
• Experience with MVVM/MVI architectural patterns and Jetpack components.
• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for building UI.
• Experience working on modularized codebases and performing UI testing.