Android Engineer (Kotlin)

Experience : 4.00 + years Salary : Confidential (based on experience) Expected Notice Period : 15 Days Shift : (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST) Opportunity Type : Remote Placement Type : Full Time Contract for 12 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month) (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - LL) What do you need for this opportunity? Must have skills required: cloud service integration, ios development, Ci/Cd Pipelines, Jetpack Compose, JUnit, Kotlin, MVVM, Android, Java, RESTAPI LL is Looking for: Role: Android Engineer (Kotlin) Overview Launch Lab is supporting a global leader in human performance and healthcare This role is a unique opportunity to join the Mobile Engineering group responsible for developing high-impact Android applications used to manage data, communicate, and gain actionable insights. You?ll be working on an existing flagship application used globally, with scope for new feature development and modernisation using the latest Android frameworks. Engagement Details Number of Roles: 1 Start Date: Immediate Initial Term: 10 months (August 2026) with the possibility of extension Location: Fully remote Working Hours: 8h/day, availability required during UK business hours About The Project The Android engineer will work on the client?s core mobile application, focusing on both feature delivery and platform enhancements. Modules and features include: Messaging and communications Calendar and event management Data capture forms and reporting User profiles and theming CMS feed and UI integration The app leverages a shared Kotlin Multiplatform network and data layer serving both Android and iOS applications. Work will involve enhancing existing modules and developing new functionality using modern Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Architecture & tooling: MVVM and Clean Architecture mix Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, Hilt, Retrofit, WorkManager, DataStore CI/CD with CircleCI and Fastlane Testing frameworks: JUnit, Espresso (legacy), Mockk, Compose UI, Paparazzi The product integrates with a Ruby on Rails backend hosted on AWS, via RESTful APIs. Must-Have Experience & Skills Technical 4?5 years building and shipping complex Android apps to production Expert in Kotlin, with some exposure to Java (legacy) Experience working in MVVM/Clean Architecture environments Hands-on with Jetpack Compose, Hilt, Coroutines/Flow, and Retrofit Experience writing unit, snapshot, and UI automation tests (JUnit, Mockk, Espresso, Paparazzi) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, Fastlane) and Git workflows Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming, and Android lifecycle management Experience integrating with REST or GraphQL APIs Proven delivery in agile product teams Business & Delivery Fluent technical English and excellent communication skills Experience working remotely within cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA) Comfortable working in agile/SCRUM environments Demonstrated ability to collaborate on feature planning and iteration Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform Exposure to iOS development (Swift/SwiftUI) Cloud services integration (serverless functions, notifications, storage) Strong UI/UX sensibility and attention to usability Soft Skills Strong collaborator with excellent communication Pragmatic and iterative approach to problem-solving User-centred mindset and empathy for product users Passion for quality, testing, and continuous improvement Comfortable balancing autonomy with teamwork Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust Android applications using Kotlin and Compose Develop intuitive UIs that simplify data capture and visualisation Collaborate with Product, Design and Data Science to iterate on new features Write scalable, well-tested code and ensure CI/CD reliability Participate in prototyping and innovation discussions Contribute to the technical direction, architecture, and tooling standards of the mobile platform Success Criteria Within 4?6 weeks: onboard successfully, contribute to feature delivery, and demonstrate familiarity with architecture and tooling Within 3?6 months: own key feature areas (e.g., messaging, reporting, or forms), delivering new functionality with strong test coverage and code quality Maintain and improve app performance, reliability, and user experience Contribute to ongoing improvements in build tooling, testing, and process automation Working Practices Methodology: SCRUM Team Size: 4 engineers (2? Android, 2? iOS) plus Product, Design, QA Tooling: Jira, Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Android Studio Ceremonies: Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, retrospectives Additional Information Equipment: Mac laptop required (Jamf managed) Onboarding: 4-week structured onboarding plan with HR and manager Compliance: Confidentiality agreement + security training (with ongoing monthly modules) Assessment Process CV Review ? Check for experience on paper Launch Lab technical screening (30 mins) Launch Lab collaborative assessment (1 hr) Final interview (culture fit + technical interview incl. system design, product interaction, 2-2.5 hrs) Next Steps Optional: GitHub/Play Store examples or technical portfolios How to apply for this opportunity? Step 1: Click On Apply! And Register or Login on our portal. Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview! 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