Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements:

Strong experience with Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java, and the Android SDK
Proven experience integrating REST APIs or similar services
Hands-on knowledge of Google Play Console, app signing, and release management
Experience with mobile performance optimisation and secure coding practices
Familiarity with modern Android architecture components, such as MVVM and Jetpack libraries
Active SC clearance
Experience working to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards is desirable
Familiarity with AI platforms and APIs, such as OpenAI or Azure AI, is desirable
Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding assistants is desirable
Understanding of AI/UX interaction patterns and best practices is desirable

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin/Java and the Android SDK
Integrate RESTful APIs and external services into mobile workflows
Optimise application performance, including caching strategies, offline support, and API efficiency
Support production releases and ensure readiness for Google Play Store submission
Address Play Store compliance issues and respond to rejection feedback
Use AI agents and coding assistants for code generation, refactoring, and testing
Review and validate all AI-generated code before production use
Use AI tools to support debugging, root cause analysis, and impact assessment

Technologies:

AI
API
Android
Azure
Copilot
GitHub
Support
Java
Kotlin
Mobile
MVVM
REST
UX UI Design
Cloud

More:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to design and build high-quality native mobile applications with modern, scalable architecture. We want someone who holds active SC clearance and brings strong experience in delivering performant, secure, and user-focused Android solutions. Experience working to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot are highly desirable. We value detail-oriented professionals who focus on quality and maintainability, thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments, and proactively adopt modern development practices, including AI-assisted workflows.

last updated 27 week of 2026

Android Engineer