Job Description
We are partnering with a fast-growing sports tech business that is building a modern mobile platform for fans and sports creators. They are looking for a hands-on Senio Android Engineer to build their brand-new Android application from scratch.
As the first Android engineer, you will own the technical architecture, codebase, CI/CD pipeline, and Google Play Store rollout.
Location: Remote UK (with occasional London team meet-ups)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Package: Up to £82,000 with (Employee Stock Ownership Plan + Health Benefits)
Core Tech: Kotlin 2.x, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Hilt, Coroutines/Flow, OpenAPI, Firebase, CI/CD
Key Responsibilities
- Greenfield Development: Build the core Android app using modern Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Architecture & Standards: Design a clean, testable MVVM multi-module setup and set best practices.
- Platform Features: Manage user auth, push notifications, deep links, and media player integrations.
- CI/CD & Delivery: Set up automated testing, build pipelines, and Play Store releases.
Essential Requirements
- Android Experience: 5+ years in Android development with 2+ years building production apps in Jetpack Compose.
- Kotlin Mastery: Deep understanding of Kotlin, coroutines, structured concurrency, and Flow.
- Full Ownership: Proven track record owning app design, testing, modularisation, and store deployments.
- API Integration: Hands-on experience with REST/OpenAPI and performance tuning for mobile devices.
Desirable Skills
- Experience taking a consumer app from zero to launch or being the sole Android engineer.
- Familiarity with media streaming tools (ExoPlayer), JNI, or Google Play Billing.
Note: Candidates must have permanent right to work in the UK and be present in the UK
Senior Android Engineer in London employer: Station
Join a dynamic retail organisation in Central London as an IT Service Desk Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of technology and customer service. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will benefit from ongoing training and career development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative IT team. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and the chance to work in a varied environment that values your contributions and fosters long-term career progression.
