Android Engineer

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Android development with a solid understanding of Kotlin and Java. Experience working with modern Android development tools and libraries such as Compose, Retrofit, Realm, Dagger, and Coroutines is essential. Familiarity with building SDKs, maintaining libraries, and working on internationalization projects is highly desirable. A keen eye for security, accessibility, and user-centric design is crucial, as well as the ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Candidates should have experience with automated testing frameworks like Espresso and JUnit, and a good understanding of CI/CD processes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are vital. Prior exposure to working with cross-platform development, XML layouts, and migrating legacy codebases will be advantageous. We value individuals who are proactive, curious, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our Android banking app, ensuring a seamless user experience and high performance.
• Design, build, and deploy new features and products from scratch, with a focus on configurability and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, propose solutions, and deliver high-quality code.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes to ensure stability and quality.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members, fostering a culture of learning and improvement.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases, including migrating from older libraries and technologies.
• Ensure all features and updates adhere to security standards, accessibility guidelines, and performance benchmarks.
• Engage in regular team meetings, retrospectives, and planning sessions to align on goals and deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance our Android platform.

Benefits

• 33 days of holiday, including public holidays, with flexible scheduling options.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Annual leave increases with service, with options to buy or sell up to five days.
• 16 hours of paid volunteering time annually.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and a company-enhanced pension plan.
• Life insurance at four times your salary and group income protection.
• Private Medical Insurance through VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care.
• Partner benefits such as discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton.
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance.
• Referral bonus schemes for successful recommendations.
• Perkbox membership providing retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks.
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, gym memberships through salary sacrifice, and Electric Vehicle leasing programs.

Equal Opportunity

Engine by Starling is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and creativity, and we welcome individuals of all backgrounds to join our mission to revolutionize banking. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which details how your information will be used for recruitment purposes.