Summary: The role of Android Developer (Testing-Focused) involves joining a greenfield video streaming project to develop a modern SDK for multiple native platforms. The ideal candidate will prioritize testing as an integral part of software development, writing production Android code while enhancing testing frameworks and infrastructure. This position requires collaboration with cross-platform teams and a focus on quality assurance throughout the development process. The contract is for an initial 6 months with a hybrid working arrangement in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing Kotlin-based Android features for a video streaming SDK
- Designing and implementing testable, maintainable Android code
- Integrating Android components with existing test frameworks
- Improving and expanding test infrastructure alongside feature development
- Supporting physical device testing strategies
- Collaborating with iOS and Roku teams on cross-platform quality
- Helping define engineering and testing best practices
Key Skills:
- 4+ years Android development experience (Kotlin, Gradle, Android Studio)
- Strong experience writing and maintaining Android tests
- Deep understanding of testable architecture and automation principles
- Comfortable owning features end-to-end
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Nice to Have: Video streaming experience (DASH / HLS), ADB protocol knowledge, Experience with Swift, Go, TypeScript, or BrightScript, Device farms, Docker, WebSockets
Salary (Rate): £600.00/daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Android Developer (Testing-Focused) - Video Streaming
We are hiring an Android Developer to join a greenfield video streaming project, building a modern SDK used across multiple native platforms. This role is best suited to an engineer who sees testing as a core part of software development, not a separate function. You'll be writing production Android code while also shaping how testing frameworks, services, and infrastructure are embedded into the platform.
Key Information
- Location: London
- Day Rate: £600 INSIDE IR35
- Office Days: Hybrid (London)
- Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
- Start date: ASAP
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing Kotlin-based Android features for a video streaming SDK
- Designing and implementing testable, maintainable Android code
- Integrating Android components with existing test frameworks
- Improving and expanding test infrastructure alongside feature development
- Supporting physical device testing strategies
- Collaborating with iOS and Roku teams on cross-platform quality
- Helping define engineering and testing best practices
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years Android development experience (Kotlin, Gradle, Android Studio)
- Strong experience writing and maintaining Android tests
- Deep understanding of testable architecture and automation principles
- Comfortable owning features end-to-end
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Nice to Have
- Video streaming experience (DASH / HLS)
- ADB protocol knowledge
- Experience with Swift, Go, TypeScript, or BrightScript
- Device farms, Docker, WebSockets
If you are available for a contract role and have the required skills, please apply online!
