Android Developer

My banking client is looking for an experienced Android Engineer with expertise in Kotlin development to join the team in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Clean Architecture, Jetpack Compose, Dependency Injection, and advanced Kotlin programming concepts. They should be well-versed in Android Architectural Components and experienced in designing and building robust, scalable Android applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality Android applications using Kotlin, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement Clean Architecture principles with MVVM and MVI design patterns to ensure modular, maintainable code.
• Utilize Jetpack Compose for building modern UIs with declarative syntax and reactive programming paradigms.
• Integrate Android Architectural Components such as Room, LiveData, and ViewModel for efficient data management and UI updates.
• Implement Dependency Injection using Dagger 2 and Hilt to facilitate modularization and improve code maintainability.
• Utilize functional programming techniques, including higher-order functions and Kotlin language features like Generics, Coroutines, Flows, Scope functions, and Delegates.
• Apply SOLID principles and design patterns such as Repository, Factory, and Builder to create scalable and extensible Android applications.
• Configure build settings and dependencies using Gradle to optimize build performance and manage project dependencies effectively.
• Write unit tests using JUnit, Mockk, and Strikt to ensure the reliability and correctness of application logic.
• Perform functional testing using Espresso to validate UI behavior and user interactions.
• Integrate third-party libraries like Retrofit, Glide, and others to leverage existing solutions and enhance application capabilities.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in the Android ecosystem and incorporate new technologies and best practices into the development process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Android development with a strong focus on Kotlin.
• Experience with Clean Architecture principles and proficiency in MVVM and MVI design patterns.
• Proficiency in Jetpack Compose for building modern UIs.
• Experience with Android Architectural Components (Room, LiveData, ViewModel, etc.).
• Proficiency in Dependency Injection using Dagger 2 and Hilt.
• Strong understanding of advanced Kotlin concepts, including Generics, Coroutines, Flows, Scope functions, and Delegates.
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Experience with build configuration using Gradle.
• Experience writing unit tests using JUnit, Mockk, and Strikt.
• Experience with functional testing using Espresso.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries like Retrofit, Glide, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.