Experteer Overview As Staff Android Engineer you shape the technical direction of the Guardian Android app and remain an active hands-on developer. You will steer architecture across multiple teams, improve performance and accessibility, and promote engineering excellence through testing, automation, and modern practices. You collaborate with iOS, backend, product and design to deliver cohesive experiences for millions of readers. This role offers influence over long-term technical health while delivering real user value. You join a mission-driven, inclusive culture focused on growth and experimentation. Pay / Benefits
- Lead the technical direction of the Android platform and influence architecture across teams Build high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and modern Android technologies Drive performance, reliability, accessibility, and maintainability improvements Champion testing, automation, CI/CD, and modern development practices Mentor and coach engineers to tackle complex technical challenges Collaborate with iOS, backend, product and design teams to deliver cohesive UX Own technical initiatives from discovery to delivery, balancing health and user value Tasks Extensive Android experience with Kotlin and modern development techniques Expertise in Jetpack Compose, Coroutines & Flow, MVVM, WebViews, Jetpack libraries Experience designing scalable, maintainable mobile architectures Ability to influence technical direction and establish engineering best practices Curious mindset and commitment to improving products, practices and developer experience Willingness to collaborate across platforms (iOS and backend) and across teams Key requirements 30 days of annual leave per year pension scheme with employer contributions volunteering days private healthcare eye tests cycle to work scheme
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Staff Android Developer in London employer: Guardian News and Media Limited
At the Guardian, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that champions diversity and employee wellbeing. As a Salesforce Developer in our Supporter Revenue Platform team, you'll enjoy competitive benefits including generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and comprehensive healthcare options, all while contributing to impactful journalism. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through opportunities for collaboration in a cross-functional agile environment, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
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Guardian News and Media Limited Recruitment Team
