Senior Android App Developer

Robots & Pencils is seeking a Senior Android App Developer to lead the development ofrobust, scalable, and high-performance Android applications across our portfolio of clientprojects. This role combines deep Android expertise with hands-on leadership inapplication architecture, user experience, and delivery excellence. As a senior contributor, you will take ownership of Android development from design to release. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define architecture, shape product experiences, and build apps that reflect both modern best practices and user-first design. Key Responsibilities Design and build Android applications using modern tools and patterns (Kotlin,Jetpack, MVVM, etc.) Translate product requirements and UX designs into functional, testable, andperformant app features Architect clean, scalable, and modular Android codebases that support long-termgrowth and reuse Continuously optimize app performance, offline support, responsiveness, andaccessibility Engineering Leadership & Delivery Lead Android-focused engineering streams across active projects, from discoveryto delivery Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to align onimplementation plans Review pull requests and mentor team members on Android development bestpractices Ensure Android code is testable, maintainable, and aligned with CI/CD releasepipelines Cross-Functional Collaboration Contribute to API design and backend integration strategy Help define and maintain coding standards, tools, and documentation for mobileengineering Participate in release planning, quality reviews, and issue resolution with projectstakeholders Work within agile processes to meet delivery timelines while maintaining qualityand stability Coordinate with team members across different time zones to ensure consistentdelivery and high code quality Share architecture guidance and technical artifacts across distributed teams Platform & Process Excellence Evaluate and integrate emerging Android libraries, UI frameworks, and automationtools Ensure apps meet Google Play submission standards and accessibility compliance Support crash analytics, user feedback loops, and observability in productionreleases Drive continuous improvement in mobile development practices and teamperformance Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in Android development, with at least 2 years in senior/leadroles Expertise in Kotlin and Android Jetpack libraries, including but not limited toCompose UI, Room, Hilt, Navigation Proven experience with MVVM architecture, modularization, and clean codeprinciples Experience with Jetpack Compose in production Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming with Coroutines and Flow Familiarity with tools like Retrofit, Room, Dagger/Hilt, and Firebase Knowledge of modular multi-module architectures and scalable code organization Published apps on the Google Play Store Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD integration (e.g., GitHub Actions,Bitrise, CircleCI) Understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle, from design throughdeployment Upper-Intermediate English (written and spoken) for effective cross-functionalcommunication Nice to Have Familiarity with GraphQL, analytics SDKs, or push notification systems Contributions to open-source projects or active technical blog/GitHub profile Background in travel, hospitality, or IoT-enabled mobile apps Accountability – Owns the delivery of Android features with quality, reliability, andprecision Adaptability – Operates effectively in fast-paced client environments and shiftingpriorities Collaboration – Builds strong working relationships across teams and time zones Execution-Focused – Pragmatic about shipping maintainable solutions, notoverengineering Innovation-Minded – Explores and integrates modern tools and libraries into thetech stack Craftsmanship – Holds high standards for UI/UX polish, accessibility, and codestructure Why Join Robots & Pencils? We don’t just ship apps; we create human-centered, digital-first products that matter. As aSenior Android App Developer, you’ll join a team that values deep craft, cross-functionalcollaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. You’ll work on impactful projects thatpush the boundaries of mobile technology while influencing development culture and bestpractices across the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr