Android Developer

Job Title: Senior Android Developer

Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Type: Full Time

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Android Engineer to play a key role in building advanced video playback experiences across mobile platforms. This role focuses on developing clean, reusable APIs, enhancing playback performance, and delivering features that directly elevate the end-user experience. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers across global teams and contribute to technology used by millions of viewers worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Build clean, scalable, reusable APIs that power mobile video playback experiences
• Develop modular Android components that can be leveraged across multiple applications
• Design and implement end-to-end playback features including DRM, advertising, and analytics
• Optimize code performance and reliability through analysis and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with team members while mentoring junior engineers
• Work on technology supporting thousands of linear channels and massive video libraries
• Deliver features that significantly enhance customer experience
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to drive innovation and technical excellence

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive experience in Android application development
• Strong programming skills in Java and Kotlin
• Deep knowledge of Android architecture patterns and best practices
• Hands-on experience with streaming protocols such as HLS and DASH
• Familiarity with ExoPlayer (a strong plus)
• Background in Agile development with CI/CD environments
• Exceptional analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload effectively, and work collaboratively
• A passion for mentoring and supporting team success