Android Engineer

Job description
Here at Xewli we are specialists in research and development, consulting, delivery and support for clients across the public and private sector. We develop world-leading defence solutions and technology.

We’re particularly good at finding ways to do what everyone else thinks is impossible. The work we do is specialised, challenging and genuinely different. We are able to provide opportunities that are not available in many businesses.

We’re a small team of curious, hard-working and friendly people, who are experts in our sector. As a team, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality work to our clients whilst also being committed to creating a collaborative and fun place to work.

Within this role you will be working on cutting-edge technology pushing the boundaries of innovation. You will get the opportunity to work on meaningful, creative and diverse problems that will give you a sense of purpose.

We are interested in speaking with you if you have:
• Experience developing Android apps.
• Strong programming skills in an OOP language such as Java and Kotlin.
• Understanding of modern software best practices (eg. TDD, SOLID).
• Experience of Dagger/Hilt, Room, WorkManager, Live Data etc.
• Working knowledge of implementing networking protocols using both TCP and UDP.
• Experience of writing effective documentation and knowledge sharing.

Nice To Have
• Experience using Android’s device management, USB, or NFC APIs.
• Experience developing Android libraries for third-party consumption.
• Experience working with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

What we can offer.
• Flexible and hybrid working - up to 2 days working from home.
• Salary dependent on experience, in the range of £35,000 to £70,000 per annum.
• Employer's pension contribution of 6% of base salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Can buy up to 5 additional days annual leave.
• Life Insurance and critical illness cover.
• 24 hour virtual access to GP services.
• Snacks & drinks provided in the office.
• A relaxed dress code to encourage employees to be comfortable at work based on their own clothing preferences.

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments please let us know.

Security Clearance statement Please note that all applicants for this role must hold or be eligible for UK security clearance and willingness to apply for a DV in due course. To qualify, you should be a British Citizen and have lived in the UK for the last 10 years.

Successful applicants who already have DV will be eligible for a sign on bonus.

Due to the nature of this position, any offer of employment with us will be subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered by Xewli.