Senior Android Developer

Job Information

Date Opened

05/03/2026

Job Type

Permanent

Work Experience

5+ years

Industry

Public Sector and Government

Salary

60k - 65k pa

City

Edinburgh

Province

City of Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom

Postal Code

EH1

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect 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
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

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