Axel Springer National Media & Tech GmbH & Co. KG
Senior Android Developer (m/f/d)
Axel Springer National Media & Tech GmbH & Co. KGGermany4 hours ago
Part-timeInformation Technology
Axel Springer National Media & Tech is the central technical hub that ensures our journalism is supported by cutting-edge technology so that our brands can succeed in the digital age.

Our corporate strategy places AI at the center: “Digital is the new print. AI is the new digital.”

This vision reflects our belief that the fusion of artificial intelligence and human creativity will shape the future of media.

You’ll join a fast-moving, cross-functional mobile native team of Android, iOS, and backend devealopers —

the creative force behind Germany’s leading news apps: BILD News, Sport BILD, WELT News, and WELT Edition, reaching millions of users every month. Are you open to trying new things? Are you confident, driven and clever? Then apply for a role now with Axel Springer National Media & Tech.

We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies.

Our five essentials are the values that unite us and guide us in our commitment to freedom.

How you'll make an impact

  • take ownership of building and evolving top-rated Android apps (4–5 stars, 10M+ monthly visits) using Kotlin, Coroutines, Dagger 2/HILT, Retrofit, Espresso, and other modern technologies
  • design and implement a modular, scalable, and future-ready app architecture that ensures performance, reliability, and maintainability at scale
  • drive automation and quality by advancing fully automated build, testing, and release processes
  • coach and mentor teammates, lead by example in code quality and reviews, and promote knowledge sharing across Android teams
  • contribute to the backend integration layer using Spring Boot/Kotlin-based services on AWS with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring seamless connectivity within the NMT ecosystem
  • shape features, improve collaboration, and ensure every release delights users

What you'll need

  • be a seasoned Senior Android Developer with at least 8 years of hands-on experience and several shipped large-scale projects
  • master Kotlin and Java, with deep knowledge of Jetpack libraries, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Coroutines
  • focus on automation and CI/CD; use Gradle and streamline testing and deployment
  • bring or develop backend experience (Spring Boot/Kotlin, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes); on-the-job training available
  • write clean, test-driven code and contribute to open-source projects while continuously learning
  • collaborate in a diverse, cross-functional environment, share knowledge, and strengthen your team
  • explore new technologies, experiment, and implement innovative solutions to keep apps ahead of the curve
  • communicate effectively with designers, product managers, and backend teams to turn ideas into impactful, user-focused features

What we offer

  • your personal growth is important to us: we offer trainings and learning lunches, tech conferences, a budget for workshops and much more to expand your knowledge and your skills
  • Employee offers that suit you and your life situation: Whether it's a discounted public transport ticket or JobRad leasing, a bicycle garage (incl. regular bicycle service), childcare facilities or two modern in-house kindergartens
  • 30 days vacation plus 10 days work from abroad
  • our free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack, we also offer a free lunch in our canteens
  • we offer guidance on the administrative side of relocation and visa processes through our relocation agency
  • collaboration thrives on direct exchange - we rely on 80% office presence and 20% mobile working
  • from now a permanent full- or part-time position in a modern office in the heart of Berlin: http://www.axelspringer-neubau.de/

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequently asked questions and their answers can be found on our FAQ page: career.axelspringer.com/en/faq

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We are looking forward to receiving all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

You can find information about the representation for the severely disabled at Axel Springer here: https://career.axelspringer.com/en/rsde

Contact person for this position (reference number REF2444Z) is Madeleine Bänsch

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