Senior Android Developer

Job Information

- Date Opened 12/03/2026 - Job Type Contract - Work Experience 5+ years - Industry Public Sector and Government - Salary 400-425 inside ir 35 - City Staines - Province Surrey - Country United Kingdom - Postal Code TW18

Job Description

About [Employer hidden] Consulting

[Employer hidden] Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements.

This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java
• Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and backend developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences
• Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment
• Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and backend services, working closely with API developers
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects
• Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles
• Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued)
• Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem
• Experience with common Android architectural patterns (e.g. MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture)
• Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent
• Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments

Desirable

• Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context
• Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System
• Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (e.g. Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center)
• Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (e.g. OWASP Mobile)
• Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution
• Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused

Scope & Accountability

• Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications
• Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code
• Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team
• Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles