Lead Android Software Engineer

Castleisland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in England is seeking a passionate Lead Android Engineer to design and build exceptional Android applications. In this role, you will utilize your 6+ years of experience in Android development, deep knowledge of Kotlin, and understanding of architecture patterns. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive high-quality software products, and benefit from a competitive salary along with stock options. This position offers the chance to shape future financial products.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sign-on stock options

Discretionary performance bonus

Paid annual leave

Latest tools and technology

World-class team

Opportunity to shape financial systems

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building Android applications.
• Deep knowledge of Kotlin and the Android ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of architecture patterns and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and build exceptional Android experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and performant Kotlin code.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

MVVM architecture

UI/UX design

Tools

Modern Android tools and frameworks

Coroutines

Jetpack

Compose

Job description

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Lead Android Engineer who’s passionate about building beautiful, reliable, and high-performance products that delight users. You’ll be a hands-on technical expert, setting a high bar for quality and craftsmanship in everything you build.

You’ll join our Core Product Team, helping to build and scale the DolarApp experience - from our flagship Android app to new product lines like Premium, Credit, and other financial products on the roadmap.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and build exceptional Android experiences that users love and trust.
• Write clean, maintainable, and performant Kotlin code using modern Android tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Contribute to the architecture and technical direction of the Android app as it scales.
• Own key features from concept to launch, ensuring quality, polish, and performance.
• Continuously raise the bar for code quality, testing, and development best practices.

What You’ll Need

• 6+ years of experience building Android applications used by thousands or millions of users.
• Deep knowledge of Kotlin and the Android ecosystem (Jetpack, Coroutines, Compose, etc.).
• Strong understanding of architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) and testing frameworks.
• A strong sense of ownership and pride in building world-class mobile products.
• A keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for great UX.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, ideally in fintech or consumer tech startups.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on stock options, so you own part of what you build
• Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)
• Paid annual leave
• The latest tools and technology
• A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills
• The opportunity to shape the financial system of the future