Senior Android Developer
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Senior Android Developer - Outside IR35 - Contract - SC ESSENTIAL
A rare opportunity to join our fast-growing technology consultancy selling high-value software development services. You will be working within a Government department as part of an existing team to support the rollout of a new public-facing service.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop advanced applications for the Android platform in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Work with outside data sources and APIs
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team
- Participate in code reviews and ensure that the code is of high quality
- Ensure that the applications are secure and follow best practices for data protection
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of the Kotlin programming language
- Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON
- Experience with Git version control system
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Desirable – at least 5 years of experience in developing Android applications
- SC clearance is mandatory
£600 - £625 per day outside IR35
Start date: 14/06/2026
End date: 30/11/2026
About Softwire
Softwire is a leading UK technology and strategy consultancy. From enterprise to government, we help visionary organisations turn strategic ambitions into results at scale. Our practices cover AI transformation, data platforms, systems engineering advanced CX and experience design.