Android Engineer

About The Company Starling Bank is the UK's pioneering digital bank committed to transforming the way people manage their finances. Established with the vision to create a fairer, more transparent, and user-friendly banking experience, Starling leverages cutting-edge technology to empower customers to save, spend, and control their money with ease. As a fully licensed UK bank, Starling combines the agility of a tech startup with the security and trustworthiness of a traditional financial institution. The company employs over 3,000 dedicated professionals across its offices in London, Southampton, Cardiff, and Manchester, fostering a dynamic culture driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared purpose to improve banking for everyone. About The Role We are seeking a talented Android Engineer to join our innovative mobile development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications that serve millions of users. You will work within a cross-functional team, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features that enhance the customer experience. Your responsibilities will include writing clean, maintainable code, implementing new functionalities, and ensuring the security and accessibility of our app. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest technologies in the Android ecosystem, contribute to architectural decisions, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to technological excellence and customer-centric innovation. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Android development, with proficiency in Kotlin and experience working with modern Android frameworks and libraries. A strong understanding of MVVM architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design principles is essential. Experience with dependency injection frameworks such as Hilt, persistence solutions like Realm or Room, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and Flow is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate a keen eye for detail, a focus on security and accessibility, and a passion for writing high-quality, testable code. Prior experience with automated testing tools such as Espresso and JUnit, along with familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, will be advantageous. We value individuals who are proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities As an Android Engineer at Starling Bank, your key responsibilities will include: Designing and developing new features for the Android application, ensuring they meet user needs and technical standards.Maintaining and improving existing codebase with a focus on stability, performance, and security.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.Implementing best practices for accessibility, usability, and responsiveness across all app screens.Writing comprehensive unit and UI tests using JUnit and Espresso to ensure code quality and reliability.Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing sessions to foster team growth.Contributing to architectural decisions and adopting new technologies to enhance app performance and user experience.Ensuring compliance with security standards and data protection regulations throughout development processes.Engaging in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest Android development trends and tools. Benefits 25 days of annual leave, with the flexibility to take public holidays when convenient.An additional day off to celebrate your birthday each year.Incremental annual leave increases based on length of service, with options to buy or sell up to five days.16 hours of paid volunteering time annually to support community initiatives.Competitive salary package complemented by a salary sacrifice pension scheme.Life insurance coverage worth four times your annual salary and group income protection.Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care services.Partner discounts with brands such as Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton.Family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.Referral incentive schemes to encourage team growth.Perkbox membership providing retail discounts, health and wellness resources, and weekly perks.Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, gym partnerships through salary sacrifice, and Electric Vehicle leasing programs. Equal Opportunity Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives innovation. When you provide your personal data during the application process, you do so voluntarily and in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which details how we process and protect your information. By applying, you agree that Starling Bank may use your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable data protection laws.