Android Mobile Developer
Posted Today by Robert Half
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Madison, Wisconsin
Summary: The role of Senior Android Mobile Developer involves leading a mobile modernization initiative by designing and developing a native Android application while mentoring other developers. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance both backend services and frontend mobile interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android development and a passion for shaping technical direction in a collaborative environment. This is a fully remote position with a focus on modernizing legacy applications from Java to Kotlin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and modernize a native Android mobile application
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable technical solutions
- Support modernization efforts from legacy Java-based Android applications to Kotlin
- Build and maintain REST APIs and integrations with internal systems
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
- Perform code reviews and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
- Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the development team
- Evaluate and test new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve delivery and application performance
- Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and take ownership of business outcomes
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Android mobile application development
- Hands-on experience with Java, Kotlin, Maven, and Gradle
- Experience upgrading legacy native Android applications from Java to Kotlin
- Experience working with Android SDKs and APIs
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and authentication protocols
- Experience with testing tools such as JUnit and JMeter
- Backend development experience supporting mobile applications
- Ability to mentor engineers and contribute within a collaborative Agile environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent experience (10+ years)
Salary (Rate): £57.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Description
We're partnering with a growing technology team that is kicking off a major mobile modernization initiative in June and is looking to add a Senior Android Mobile Developer to the project team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building modern mobile applications, mentoring other developers, and helping shape technical direction within a collaborative engineering environment. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to modernize a native Android application while contributing across backend services, frontend mobile interfaces, and integrations with internal systems.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and modernize a native Android mobile application
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable technical solutions
- Support modernization efforts from legacy Java-based Android applications to Kotlin
- Build and maintain REST APIs and integrations with internal systems
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
- Perform code reviews and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
- Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the development team
- Evaluate and test new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve delivery and application performance
- Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and take ownership of business outcomes
Requirements
Required Experience
- Strong experience with Android mobile application development
- Hands-on experience with:
- Java
- Kotlin
- Maven
- Gradle
- Experience upgrading legacy native Android applications from Java to Kotlin
- Experience working with Android SDKs and APIs
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and authentication protocols
- Experience with testing tools such as JUnit and JMeter
- Backend development experience supporting mobile applications
- Ability to mentor engineers and contribute within a collaborative Agile environment
Preferred Background
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Equivalent experience (10+ years) will also be considered
Additional Details
- 100% Remote
- Must be able to work Eastern Time Zone business hours
- Long-term project initiative beginning in June
- Opportunity to help shape architecture, modernization strategy, and engineering best practices
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