The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android development with a focus on delivering high-quality, maintainable code. You should possess experience working with modern Android frameworks and libraries such as Dagger, Realm, Retrofit, Coil, Compose, Coroutines, and others. A good understanding of security best practices in mobile development, accessibility standards, and internationalization is essential. Experience with testing frameworks like Espresso and JUnit, along with manual testing, is highly desirable. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of your work, and collaborating effectively with diverse teams. Prior experience in SDK development, OSS contributions, or working with international markets will be considered a plus. A passion for learning new technologies and a commitment to continuous improvement are key attributes for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our Android application, ensuring features are robust, accessible, and aligned with user needs.
• Build new features and products from scratch, utilizing configurable and scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy high-quality code.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster a learning culture.
• Own your projects end-to-end, from initial conception through testing and deployment.
• Implement security best practices across all layers of the application, maintaining a focus on data protection and user privacy.
• Write comprehensive unit and UI tests using JUnit and Espresso to ensure code stability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, continuous integration, and deployment processes to maintain high standards of code quality.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements and innovations.
• Contribute to SDK development and migration projects, supporting international expansion efforts.

Benefits

• 33 days of holiday, including public holidays, with flexible scheduling options.
• An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate personally.
• Annual leave increases with length of service, with options to buy or sell up to five extra days.
• 16 hours of paid volunteering time annually to support community initiatives.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and a company-enhanced pension plan.
• Life insurance coverage at four times your salary and group income protection.
• Private Medical Insurance through VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care.
• Partner benefits with discounts at Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, Peloton, and more.
• Family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.
• Referral incentives to recommend talented colleagues.
• Perkbox membership offering retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks.
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, and Electric Vehicle leasing programs.

Equal Opportunity

Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse team enhances our innovation and success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. When you provide personal data during the application process, it is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice, ensuring transparency and compliance with data protection regulations. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.