Android Developer

About The Company Waracle is a leading digital technology consultancy renowned for delivering innovative and complex IT transformation projects. We partner with ambitious clients across various industries to solve their most pressing business and customer challenges through cutting-edge digital solutions. Our expertise spans strategy, design, development, and operational support, enabling organizations to create intelligent digital products and services that drive growth and efficiency. At Waracle, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where curiosity, innovation, and excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our team comprises highly skilled specialists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver impactful results for our clients. About The Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a world-class digital consultancy, focusing primarily on Android mobile development. As a Senior Developer at Waracle, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-performance Android components and services that meet our clients' needs. You will play a key role in end-to-end feature delivery, ensuring optimal app performance, accessibility, and responsiveness. This position encourages continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration, with a flexible hybrid working model that allows two days a week in our London office or on client sites. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mobile technology, a strong engineering foundation, and a curiosity to explore other frameworks such as React Native and Flutter. Qualifications The successful candidate will possess a robust technical background and relevant experience, including:

• Exceptional proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK, threading, offline storage, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience building dynamic, responsive user interfaces using Jetpack Compose, aligned with Google's Android design principles.
• Strong practical knowledge of software architecture principles, including SOLID, MVVM/MVI, and the use of Android Architecture Components and Jetpack libraries.
• Experience leveraging open-source Android libraries for common tasks, benchmarking, and fine-tuning app performance.
• Proven ability to write reliable UI tests and maintain clean software development lifecycles, with familiarity working within modern version control workflows such as Git.
• Exposure to cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native is desirable, demonstrating adaptability and a broad understanding of mobile ecosystems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and present demos confidently.
• A proactive approach to mentorship and team collaboration, with experience leading feature delivery and supporting junior colleagues. Responsibilities In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
• Designing and delivering end-to-end features and small subsystems for Android applications, ensuring high quality and performance standards.
• Optimizing app performance, accessibility, and responsiveness to enhance user experience.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Explaining complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and demonstrating features confidently during client presentations.
• Leading specific workstreams or features, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members to foster skill development and best practices.
• Participating actively in our culture and community of practice by mentoring others and representing Waracle in interviews and recruitment efforts.
• Contributing to ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management, supporting continuous improvement and innovation within the team. Benefits At Waracle, we are committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally. Our benefits package includes:
• 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days for rest and relaxation.
• Company-matched pension contributions of 5%, helping you plan for your financial future.
• Death in Service benefit, providing 2x your annual salary to loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Comprehensive health and wellness support, including Medicash Health Cash Plans, Employee Assistance Programme, and Group Sickness Cover.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, with a home office setup budget to ensure a productive work environment.
• Access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget to support continuous professional growth.
• Lifestyle perks such as Cycle to Work Scheme, exclusive gym and retail discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave policies and support for fertility journeys, reflecting our commitment to family diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to engage with the community through initiatives like Spirit of Waracle, promoting charitable involvement and team bonding. Equal Opportunity