Job Description

SENIOR ANDRIOD ENGINEER

Rate: £552

Clearance required: SC cleared

Location: London Hybrid

IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

We are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to design and build high-quality native mobile applications with modern, scalable architecture. The ideal candidate holds active SC clearance and brings strong experience in delivering performant, secure, and user-focused Android solutions.

Experience working to GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin/Java and the Android SDK

Integrate RESTful APIs and external services into mobile workflows

Optimise application performance, including caching strategies, offline support, and API efficiency

Support production releases, ensuring readiness for Google Play Store submission

Address Play Store compliance issues and respond to rejection feedback

AI Engineering & Development Practices

Leverage AI agents and coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, and testing

Review and validate all AI-generated code prior to production use

Use AI tools to support debugging, root cause analysis, and impact assessmentSkills & Experience

Essential:

Strong experience with Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java, and the Android SDK

Proven experience integrating REST APIs (or similar services)

Hands-on knowledge of Google Play Console, app signing, and release management

Experience with mobile performance optimisation and secure coding practices

Familiarity with modern Android architecture components (e.g., MVVM, Jetpack libraries)

Active SC clearanceDesirable:

Experience working with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards

Familiarity with AI platforms and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI)

Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding assistants

Understanding of AI/UX interaction patterns and best practices

Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and maintainability

Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments

Proactive in adopting modern development practices, including AI-assisted workflows\'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.

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