Software Developer (Android)

Are you an experienced Software Developer (Android), who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Developer (Android) to join our site-based Software team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The Software Developer (Android) role overview

In this role you will be responsible for developing high-quality Android applications, supporting existing products, and ensuring that our apps meet the required standards for successful publication and ongoing compliance with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and Google Play policies.

Responsibilities of our Software Developer (Android)

Design, develop, test and maintain Android applications

Build robust, scalable and user-friendly mobile features

Work with Android SDK, Kotlin and/or Java, Android Studio, Gradle, and modern Android development practices

Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders across the business

Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical planning

Support continuous improvement of code quality, performance, security and maintainability

Manage app releases through the Google Play Console

Ensure applications meet Google Play Store submission requirements, including app signing, target API levels, privacy declarations, permissions, store listings and release policies

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to app publishing, rejected submissions, policy warnings, crash reports and production releases

Maintain awareness of GMS requirements, Play Integrity, Google APIs, Firebase services and Android compatibility standards

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years’ commercial Android development experience

Experience with Kotlin and/or Java

Hands-on experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store

Strong debugging, problem-solving and communication skills

Your Package & Perks

A competitive salary

Flexible working hours

32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year

Enhanced Pension Contribution

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay

Healthcare Insurance (including dental)

Wellbeing support

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Educational Sponsorship

Electric Car Scheme

Onsite electric car charging points

Free secure parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Informal dress code

Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Software Developer (Android) and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

A better way... Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services.

This is a two-part interview process, starting with a brief telephone screening followed by a formal site-based interview.