We're looking to build our Android development capability with an experienced developer who can deliver high-quality applications and contribute to our mobile engineering standards. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Android Developer roles where you could take ownership of application development, collaborate across product teams, and help shape how we approach mobile architecture and code quality. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in Android Developer positions within our mobile engineering function. Roles of this type sit within collaborative, cross-functional product teams where Android developers work alongside iOS, backend and design counterparts to deliver consumer-facing applications. You could be involved in building features end-to-end, from design through deployment, with scope to improve our development practices and mentor emerging talent as the team grows. Typical role overview

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, USA Type:

Permanent

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Full-time Salary:

$130,000 - $210,000 per annum

Domain:

Mobile application development

• Android platform What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing and developing Android applications using Kotlin and modern framework patterns Writing clean, maintainable code that aligns with our architecture standards and code review practices Collaborating with product managers, designers and backend engineers to deliver features end-to-end Implementing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability Participating in code reviews and contributing to engineering standards for the Android platform Troubleshooting and optimizing application performance across device types and Android versions Contributing to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing within the mobile engineering team What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 2-5 years of professional Android application development experience Proficiency in Kotlin and Java; strong understanding of Android APIs and lifecycle management Experience with modern Android development tools, libraries and architectural patterns Familiarity with version control, continuous integration and mobile testing practices Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent professional experience Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Meta Front-End Developer Certificate or equivalent mobile development certification Experience with Jetpack Compose, Room database or other modern Android libraries Contributions to open-source Android projects or published applications on Google Play Experience mentoring junior developers or leading technical discussions What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Opportunity to work on applications used by a growing user base Scope to take ownership of features and see your work reach production Collaborative environment where code quality and architecture are valued Potential progression toward senior-level responsibility as you deepen your expertise Flexible work arrangements, professional development support and competitive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off and retirement planning Access to modern development tools and regular opportunities to work with emerging Android technologies About Specialist Staffing Group We partner with innovative companies to build their technology teams. Our focus is on connecting experienced developers and engineers with roles where they can deliver impact, grow their capabilities and work on products that matter. We understand the mobile engineering landscape and work closely with teams to find candidates who are not just technically strong but also collaborative and committed to code quality. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.