Senior Android Engineer

Senior Android Engineer

London - Hybrid (1x day per week)

Salary: Up to £80k DOE + Benefits

About Us

Our client is a Insurtech Unicorn looking to expand their engineering team. With the opportunity to work on existing products which have generated millions in revenue to something new changing the landscape of the insurance world, this is the perfect opportunity for a results driven and growth focused Senior engineer looking to start an ambitious business.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Android Engineer - You'll lead a cross-functional team building resilient backend systems that support millions of users, with a direct impact on product and business outcomes.

This fast-paced role demands expertise in building scalable, secure services and guiding the evolution of our platform's microservices ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Architect, build, and maintain ground-breaking Android apps
• Lead architectural decisions focusing on performance, observability, fault tolerance, and scalability
• Own complex backend features end-to-end-design, implement, test, deploy, and monitor
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and best practices
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams in an agile environment
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, code quality, and team productivity
• Shape the platform's service-oriented architecture and infrastructure as we scale
• Stay ahead of industry trends and champion AI and automation tools to boost team efficiency

About You

• Over 6 years of hands-on experience in Android development.
• Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Proven expertise in building Android applications using Kotlin, Coroutines, Jetpack Libraries, and Jetpack Compose.
• Skilled in developing scalable, high-performance, and developer-friendly SDKs for third-party integration.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Background in telematics is a valuable asset.
• Familiarity with the insurance or finance sectors is a plus, along with a genuine interest in how insurance can positively impact lives and support meaningful careers.
• Naturally curious and proactive about leveraging AI to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and explore innovative solutions. Whether you're already using AI tools or quickly gaining confidence, you embrace new technologies to work smarter and stay ahead.

Benefits:

Private medical insurance, Company share options, Generous holiday allowance, Flexible hybrid working allowance.

We're an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.