Average Android Developer salary in the UK

Senior Android Developer - Android, Kotlin, MVVM, Java, XML - health care appsCentral Londoncirca £80k DoE discretionary annual BonusHybrid working - 3-4 days per week in the officeA cracking opportunity for a Senior Android Developer to join a small, acclaimed, highly creative app and technology company (circa 20) known for ground-breaking patented technology in the health care field, including several patents in the pipeline. The apps are truly innovative and positively impact people’s lives.We’re looking for a proactive and experienced, technically hands-on Senior Android Developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality apps and tackling complex engineering challenges. You will be highly respected in your current role for your deep Android, Kotlin, MVVM expertise.The apps are fully native, primarily developed in Kotlin, with legacy Java code being phased out. The technologies run directly on the phone with limited server interactions.You’ll be a collaborative, engaging team player who can mentor others and lead by example when it comes to engineering best practices. It is envisaged the role will evolve into a leadership position.Essential Skills and experience: 6+ years of high-level Android development experience, with a wider software engineering background (8+ years in total)Excellent Kotlin skills and comfortable with other languages e.g. JavaA strong numerate Degree (Computer Science/similar)Able to work independently, as well as confidently pair program with othersGood understanding of Android lifecycle, MVVMCompose UI with knowledge of XML Views (for legacy code)Strong Android architecture knowledgeFocus on creating an optimal Android experience and extensive knowledge of Android-specific challengesDesirable:Experience working in an agile, start-up environmentC/C++, multiplatform developmentOpenGLSwiftBenefits: Competitive salary circa £80k annual BonusOpportunities for professional growth including into leadershipFlexible workingA hybrid model with at least 3 days each week in the office

Senior Android Developer, Kotlin, MVVM - health care app Central London - 3-4 days per week in the office £80k DoE discretionary annual Bonus A cracking opportunity for a Senior Android Developer to join one of the UK’s leading app and technology companies. This small, highly creative team (circa 20) is known for groundbreaking patented health care apps that are truly innovative and positively impact people’s lives. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Android Developer to work across a portfolio of fully native apps, primarily developed in Kotlin, with legacy Java code being phased out. The technologies run directly on the phone with limited server interactions. You’ll have a strong track record of delivering high-quality apps and tackling complex engineering challenges. It is envisaged the role will evolve into a leadership position. Responsibilities: Build on exciting new technologies and integration with wearable devices Develop new features, improve existing code – work on ambitious projects ranging from low-level algorithms to high-level system design; plus the occasional development of a prototype app Utilise the latest Android SDKs and frameworks to implement scalable, maintainable and testable architectures Conduct code reviews and champion high-quality code by leveraging unit tests, continuous integration, and code quality tools You’ll need: 5+ years of high-level Android development experience A wider software engineering background (8+ years in total) Excellent Kotlin skills and comfortable with other languages e.g. Java A strong numerate Degree (Computer Science/similar) Able to work independently, as well as confidently pair program with others Good understanding of Android lifecycle, MVVM Compose UI with knowledge of XML Views (for legacy code) Strong Android architecture knowledge Focus on creating an optimal Android experience and extensive knowledge of Android-specific challenges Desirable: Experience working in an agile, start-up environment C/C++, multiplatform development OpenGL Swift

iOS / Android Mobile Apps DeveloperGuildford, Surrey (Office-Based)£70000 - £120000 + 25% Bonus, 10% Pension, Private Medical.Must haves:- Must work 5 days per week in the office in Guildford.- Must have Native App examples for enterprise organisations live in the App Store.Your new companyThis leading Software provider are looking to bolster their engineering team an Mobile Apps Developer to work on iOS and Android native products. You will be working in their state-of-the-art offices in the heart of Guildford 5 days per week, close to the University and with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas in Surrey.You'll join a well-established business with decades of experience taking them a market leading position. Building on an impressive 2024 they pushed towards 100 headcount and have the investment and product positioning to double this in the next 1-2 years. There is particular investment in the Engineering team as their products are scalable to other sectors so it's an exciting time to be joining.Your new roleWorking for a business that is recognise as the dominant player in their industry, you'll be contributing to the Development of 2 best-in-class existing applications for iOS and Android platforms, as well as leading the charge for exciting new cross platform app developments for the organisation.You'll work end to end on projects - software coding, interface design, testing, and deployment of mobile applications. The existing apps utilise location services, online maps, compass functionality, and device tilt sensors so it's important to have transferable skills working on apps with similar complex requirements. The company is committed to supporting your personal growth, helping you deepen your understanding of both software development and the rapidly evolving mobile app landscape. You will work closely with the internal development engineers as well as domain specialists in within their niche to further develop their world-leading suite of apps and products.What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally have a degree in a STEM or Computing discipline.We require 5+ years dedicated hands-on experience working on iOS or Android platforms (ideally both).* Familiarity with the Android Native UI or iOS Objective-C UI components.* Familiarity with .NET MAUI for cross-platform development.* Experience using Android Studio IDE (Windows) or Xcode IDE (macOS).* Qt mobile GUI development skills using Qt, Qt Quick, or QML.* Experience developing apps on Windows, with Visual Studio utilising Xamarin.* Experience in 2D/3D graphics, including OpenGL, Shaders, OpenSceneGraph, or Vulkan.* Knowledge of GIS mapping toolkits or components such as GDAL, ESRI, MapBox, or Google Maps.* Familiarity with Apple App Store developer processes, including code signing and deployment using TestFlight.* Experience as a Google Play Store developer, including app publishing (APK, AAB).* Skills in C/C++ desktop development for Windows using Visual Studio IDE.* Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) tools, including JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Java, bash, batch scripts, and CMake.What you'll get in returnYou'll work for a technology focused company building innovative products . There's an excellent rewards scheme in place including an annual bonus up to 25%, 10% pension match, private healthcare, 25 days holiday and long term sick cover. There is parking on site or a shuttle bus for train commuters to Guildford and a modern office space with excellent amenities.What you need to do nowTo find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk