Android Platform Engineer

Searchability; Winchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted national security firm is seeking an Android Platform Engineer to develop bespoke software for the Android ecosystem. The role involves solving complex engineering problems rather than traditional app development, focusing on mission-critical outcomes. Joining a growing organization, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies in a secure site with excellent facilities, enjoying a work environment that promotes technical curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

On-site gym

Restaurant

Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Android application development using Java and Android Studio.
• Exposure to Android or Linux internals.
• Familiarity with low-level programming languages such as C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke software for the Android ecosystem.
• Solve complex engineering problems for national security partners.
• Work across the entire Android technology stack.

Skills

Android application development

Java

Android Studio

C

C++

Android or Linux internals

Job description

Android Platform Engineer

About the role

Join a highly trusted and growing organisation within the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous.

You’ll work on cutting-edge technologies including AI andamp; Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, as part of a team that has secured long-term programmes of work on the latest client frameworks. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow alongside a business investing heavily in this domain.

What you’ll be doing

As an Android Platform Engineer, you’ll develop highly bespoke software for the Android ecosystem. This is not traditional app development — you’ll work across the entire Android technology stack, contributing to unique projects that deliver real-world, mission-critical outcomes.

Rather than building consumer apps for downloads and revenue, you’ll focus on solving complex engineering problems to deliver robust, functional software for national security partners.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy deep technical challenges. When documentation, Stack Overflow, or AI tools only take you part of the way, your technical curiosity and problem-solving ability will enable you to create bespoke solutions that make a tangible impact.

Key Requirements

• Android application development experience using Java and Android Studio

• Exposure to Android or Linux internals

• Experience with low-level programming languages such as C and C++

Location

You’ll be based at a secure site in Hampshire, set within countryside surroundings and within easy reach of the New Forest and the south coast. The site offers excellent on-site facilities, including a gym, restaurant, and parking — far from a typical corporate office environment.