Lead Android Engineer – Mobile Platform (Kotlin / Android SDK) (Lead I - Software Engineering) at UST, Leeds, £Contract Rate

Role description

Lead Android Engineer – Mobile Platform (Kotlin / Android SDK)

Leeds (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Start: ASAP
Employment Type: Fixed Term Employment/ Contract Inside IR35

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Android Engineer to drive technical design and delivery across our mobile platform.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, where you will take ownership of Android architecture, lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives, and build high-performance, secure, and scalable mobile applications.

You will work closely with engineering teams, product stakeholders, and architects to define best practices and deliver robust mobile solutions that support business-critical use cases.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Android technical design and architecture, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions
• Drive POC development and innovation initiatives, validating new approaches and technologies
• Develop and enhance high-performance Android applications using modern frameworks
• Define and implement best practices in security, performance, and code quality
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end mobile solutions
• Collaborate with architects and technical leaders to align with enterprise engineering standards
• Troubleshoot and optimise applications for performance, scalability, and user experience
• Support continuous improvement through code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Android development
• Strong hands-on expertise with:
  • Android SDK
  • Kotlin (preferred) / Java
• Solid understanding of:
  • Mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
  • Application security and performance optimisation
  • API integration and mobile backend interaction
• Experience leading technical design and POC implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in agile delivery environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about building high-quality mobile applications and leading engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

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Skills

software development,android sdk,technical design,software development kit,

About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.