Android Developer

Position Description:

At CGI we build innovative digital solutions that help organisations deliver seamless and engaging experiences for their users. Were looking for Android Developers to join our growing mobile engineering team where youll play a key role in designing and developing high-performance Android applications using modern technologies and Agile delivery practices. Working alongside talented product managers designers developers and QA specialists youll contribute to scalable mobile solutions that combine technical excellence with exceptional user experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful digital products while growing your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment that values innovation continuous improvement and professional development.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
This is a hybrid position with 1 day per week required on-site in Glasgow if you are based locally if not then this expectation is 1 day a month.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will design build and maintain high-quality Android applications that deliver reliable and intuitive user experiences. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable mobile solutions contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle from design and development through to testing deployment and ongoing enhancement.
Youll be part of an Agile delivery environment where collaboration innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. CGI will support your growth by providing opportunities to develop your technical expertise contribute ideas and work with the latest Android technologies and frameworks.
Key responsibilities:
Design & Develop native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java
Collaborate & Deliver responsive user-focused mobile interfaces with UI/UX teams
Integrate & Optimise RESTful APIs and third-party services
Write & Maintain clean scalable and maintainable code following best practices
Review & Improve code quality through peer reviews and Agile collaboration
Troubleshoot & Resolve application issues defects and performance bottlenecks
Implement & Support unit testing and automated testing strategies
Maintain & Enhance existing Android applications and features
Ensure & Validate compatibility across Android devices and OS versions
Publish & Manage applications through the Google Play Store
Research & Innovate using the latest Android SDKs tools and technologies

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role you should have experience developing native Android applications within Agile environments and a passion for delivering high-quality mobile experiences. Youll bring strong technical expertise problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Essential qualifications and experience:
Commercial experience developing native Android applications
Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java
Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries/services
Understanding of Android UI/UX principles and responsive mobile design
Experience working within Agile or Scrum development environments
Strong debugging troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills
Experience with unit testing and automated testing approaches
Knowledge of Android SDKs tools and development best practices
Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Passion for learning emerging Android technologies and frameworks
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Skills:

• Android OS testing
• iOS Mobile Devices
• Kotlin
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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