Android Sr. Developer

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Android Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing high-quality, scalable, and performant Android applications. You’ll work closely with technical leads, product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional mobile experiences aligned with business objectives. You will also mentor junior developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices and architecture.

Role Profile

• Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin, Jetpack, and modern architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture).
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness across a wide range of Android devices and OS versions.
• Collaborate with backend, design, and product teams to translate business and UI/UX requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and internal SDKs effectively and securely.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in code quality, testing (unit, UI, and integration), and performance optimization.
• Support and mentor junior team members through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Work closely with the Android Chapter Lead to align on technical direction, contribute to architectural discussions, and support the broader Android roadmap.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin (and Java where applicable), with deep knowledge of the Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and Android Studio tooling.
• Experience with reactive programming (e.g., RxJava, Kotlin Coroutines) and dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Hilt, Dagger).
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns, testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso), and CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of cloud services (Firebase, AWS, Azure) and mobile DevOps.
• Experience with cross-platform development (Flutter, React Native) is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.