Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android development, with experience in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications. Proficiency in Kotlin and Java is essential, along with a good understanding of modern Android development practices, including Compose, Retrofit, Dagger, Realm, and Coroutines. Experience with UI/UX design principles and accessibility standards is highly desirable. Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Espresso and JUnit, as well as manual testing processes, is important to ensure the delivery of resilient and stable features. Knowledge of security best practices in mobile app development, particularly in a banking or financial context, is crucial. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently, take ownership of their work, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Experience with internationalization, SDK development, or contributing to open-source projects is a plus. A passion for learning new technologies and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code are essential qualities for success in this role.

Responsibilities

As an Android Engineer at Engine by Starling, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the development of our Android applications and internal tools.
• Building new features and products from scratch, ensuring they are configurable and meet high standards of quality and security.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and ship features that deliver value to our users.
• Sharing knowledge with colleagues and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Owning your projects from inception to deployment, including writing, reviewing, and maintaining code.
• Ensuring the stability, resilience, and performance of the apps through rigorous testing, including UI/E2E and unit testing.
• Working closely with QA engineers to facilitate comprehensive testing processes.
• Staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies, actively participating in team discussions, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Contributing to SDK development, supporting internationalization efforts, and helping migrate from legacy libraries.

Benefits

• 33 days of holiday, including public holidays, with flexibility to take days when it suits you.
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday.
• 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.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and a company-enhanced pension plan.
• Life insurance at four times your salary and group income protection.
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, covering mental health support and cancer care, along with partner discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton.
• Family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.
• Incentive schemes including a referral bonus program.
• 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 options.

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, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better serve our global community. When you provide us with your personal data, you do so voluntarily and in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which explains how we process your information. By submitting your application, you agree to our data collection practices and acknowledge our commitment to creating a