Android Developer

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

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Android Developer – Birmingham (Hybrid)

About the Role

We're looking for a
Mid-Level Android Engineer
to join our
mobile development team
within AWM. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of innovative mobile applications used by thousands of customers.

The ideal candidate will have
3–6 years of hands-on Android development experience
, a strong foundation in
Kotlin
and modern
Android frameworks
, and a passion for creating exceptional, user-focused experiences. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural discussions, and take end-to-end ownership of key features.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain
  Android applications
  using
  Kotlin
  and the latest Android tools and libraries.
• Build dynamic, responsive, and elegant user interfaces using
  Jetpack Compose
  aligned with
  Material Design
  guidelines.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to define and implement new features.
• Architect scalable solutions using modern Android design patterns (
  MVI, MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture
  ).
• Integrate mobile apps with
  RESTful APIs
  ,
  GraphQL
  , and third-party SDKs (e.g., Retrofit, Firebase).
• Write
  clean, testable, and maintainable code
  , following industry best practices.
• Implement
  unit and UI tests
  using
  JUnit, Espresso
  , and adopt
  TDD
  principles where applicable.
• Optimize app performance through effective memory management, concurrency handling, and profiling.
• Participate in
  code reviews
  , ensuring adherence to best practices, performance, and quality standards.
• Work with
  CI/CD pipelines
  to automate build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Stay up to date with the latest Android trends, frameworks, and tooling improvements.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and mentor junior developers where possible.

What We're Looking For

• 3–6 years
  of experience in
  Android application development
  .
• Proficiency in
  Kotlin
  , including advanced concepts and best practices.
• Strong hands-on experience with the
  Android SDK
  and
  Jetpack
  components such as
  Compose
  ,
  Room
  ,
  Hilt/Dagger
  ,
  Coroutines
  , and
  LiveData/Flow
  .
• Proven ability to design and build UI components using
  Jetpack Compose
  .
• Strong grasp of
  architectural patterns
  — MVI, MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture.
• Experience integrating mobile apps with
  RESTful APIs
  and
  GraphQL
  .
• Familiarity with data persistence mechanisms (e.g., SQLite, SharedPreferences).
• Understanding of
  asynchronous programming, multithreading, and performance optimization
  .
• Experience writing
  automated tests
  (unit and UI) and following
  TDD
  methodologies.
• Familiarity with
  CI/CD pipelines
  and automated build tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ownership of features and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact, customer-facing mobile products.
• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers passionate about mobile innovation.
• Opportunity to work with modern Android frameworks and cutting-edge technologies.
• Supportive, inclusive work culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.

Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexer, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

• An employer pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
• Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance & Income protection
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel loan scheme
• A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
• Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement.
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications.

Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes; we'd still love to hear from you.