Robots & Pencils is seeking a Senior Android Developer to join a dedicated delivery team focused on evolving safety-critical and customer facing mobile applications used daily by field crews , supervisors , and customers . The team’s work emphasizes reliability , offline support , security , and regulatory compliance while delivering ongoing platform improvements and technical modernization over a multi-year engagement .
You’ll work in a mature Agile environment alongside stakeholders and internal team members to deliver roadmap initiatives and full-feature development .
This role is ideal for an Android engineer with deep experience in Kotlin and Android development , a strong product mindset , and a commitment to building reliable , maintainable , and high-quality mobile applications .
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Android applications using Kotlin and Android SDK.
- Implement offline-first functionality and ensure app reliability in low-connectivity environments.
- Integrate with REST APIs, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), and third-party mobile SDKs.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver high-quality, production-ready features.
- Ensure app performance, security, and compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver complete feature slices in an Agile environment.
- Advocate for code quality, maintainable architecture, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDK.
- Experience with Android Studio, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), REST APIs, and third-party mobile SDKs.
- Solid understanding of mobile app architecture, offline-first design, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with Git and modern version control workflows.
- Experience working in Agile environments and delivering high-quality , enterprise-grade applications .
Nice to Have
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Android apps.
- Knowledge of Jetpack Compose or modern Android UI frameworks.
- Experience with analytics, monitoring, and mobile app testing frameworks.
- Exposure to regulated enterprise environments or safety-critical applications .
Soft Skills & Personal Competencies
- Clear and proactive communicator.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Comfort working with legacy systems and complex technical landscapes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability.
- Ability to operate effectively in regulated and safety-critical environments .
We Offer
- 20 days of paid vacation.
- 15 days of unpaid vacation.
- All official public holidays off.
- 5 paid sick days without a doctor's certificate.
- Medical insurance.
- Military draft deferment (reservation) support.
- Cooperation under a gig-contract.
Why Join Robots & Pencils?
You’ll contribute to a long-term digital transformation initiative that directly impacts thousands of users every day. You’ll join a team that values engineering excellence, reliability, collaboration, and delivering mobile experiences that make a real difference.