Software Engineer, Android

LocationLondon - Commercial

SetupHybrid

LevelMid

Posted1d ago

Apply by2026-12-31

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

The Economist Group is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer, Android for a hybrid role in London, with a focus on developing and maintaining Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks.

Role: Software Engineer, Android
Organization: The Economist Group
Location: London - Commercial
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Mid
Category: Engineering & Technology
Apply by: 2026-12-31

The role

The role involves developing and maintaining Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks, contributing to application architecture and code quality, and working with backend services and APIs to deliver end-to-end functionality.

What you'll do

Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks
Build user interfaces and features in collaboration with Product and Design
Contribute to application architecture and code quality within the team
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Debug issues and help improve application performance and stability
Participate in code reviews and team engineering practices

What it takes

Experience in Android development
Proficiency in Kotlin and familiarity with Android frameworks
Experience building and shipping mobile applications
Understanding of mobile development fundamentals, including UI patterns and performance considerations
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn

What you'll bring

Android developmentKotlinJetpack ComposeAndroid SDKMobile application developmentRESTful APIs

How we treat you

Competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources, Work From Anywhere program, generous annual and parental leave, dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home, free access to The Economist content

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in London, with a hybrid working pattern required.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include experience in Android development, proficiency in Kotlin, and experience building and shipping mobile applications.

How do I apply?

You can apply now on the job posting page.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Economist Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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