Android Developer
Summary: The role of Android Developer is a contract position based in Glasgow, requiring the candidate to work on native Android applications primarily using Kotlin and Java. The initial contract is for three months, with the potential for extension until March 2027. Candidates must be able to travel to Glasgow once a week and have strong experience in Android development practices and tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java
- Build applications using MVVM architecture
- Utilize Android Studio and Jetpack Compose effectively
- Implement Android Jetpack libraries, including LiveData and Navigation Component
- Use Kotlin Coroutines for asynchronous programming
- Integrate with REST APIs using Retrofit
- Manage version control with Git and build automation with Gradle
- Understand the Google Play Store release process
- Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams
- Debug, troubleshoot, and solve problems effectively
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience in native Android development
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Java
- Experience with MVVM architecture
- Familiarity with Android Studio and Jetpack Compose
- Knowledge of Android Jetpack libraries
- Experience with Kotlin Coroutines
- Ability to integrate REST APIs
- Proficient in Git and Gradle
- Understanding of Google Play Store processes
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Android Developer | Contract | Initial 3 months | Glasgow (1 day per week) | Inside IR35
This will be an initial 3 months with possibility to extend to March 2027.
What we're looking for:
- Strong commercial experience developing native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java
- Experience building applications using MVVM architecture
- Strong experience with Android Studio and Jetpack Compose
- Experience using Android Jetpack libraries, including LiveData, Navigation Component (NavGraph) and local persistence solutions (eg ObjectBox)
- Experience with Kotlin Coroutines for asynchronous programming
- Experience integrating with REST APIs using tools such as Retrofit
- Experience using Git and Gradle
- Good understanding of the Google Play Store release process
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
We are ideally looking to speak to people who are able to travel to Glasgow once per week.
If you match the requirements, apply now and we will be in touch.
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