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Nottingham

Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract - Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Android Architect to join our growing team in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative Android solutions within a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.

The Role

Android Architect

• Lead the design and architecture of high-performing Android applications.
• Define and implement best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, engineers, product managers) to deliver scalable, user-focused solutions.
• Drive technical decisions across Android projects, ensuring performance, maintainability, and security.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Android developers.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and cloud integration for Android applications.
• Stay up to date with emerging Android technologies, frameworks, and tools to continuously improve delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Android Engineer/Architect with strong expertise in Kotlin and Java.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack, MVVM/MVI architecture patterns, and mobile application lifecycle.
• Experience designing scalable, modular, and testable Android solutions.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party SDK integration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar).
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Mockito).
• Solid understanding of mobile security, performance tuning, and accessibility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Nice To Have

• Experience with cloud-native solutions (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Exposure to cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native).
• Prior experience in digital services or consulting environments.

Skills

Solution Architecture, Android, Mobile

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting