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Senior Android App DeveloperRobots and Pencils • Calgary, AB, CA
Senior Android App Developer

Senior Android App Developer

Robots and Pencils • Calgary, AB, CA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Robots & Pencils is seeking a Senior Android App Developer to lead the development ofrobust, scalable, and high-performance Android applications across our portfolio of clientprojects. This role combines deep Android expertise with hands-on leadership inapplication architecture, user experience, and delivery excellence.

As a senior contributor, you will take ownership of Android development from design to release. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define architecture, shape product experiences, and build apps that reflect both modern best practices and user-first design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build Android applications using modern tools and patterns (Kotlin,Jetpack, MVVM, etc.)
  • Translate product requirements and UX designs into functional, testable, andperformant app features
  • Architect clean, scalable, and modular Android codebases that support long-termgrowth and reuse
  • Continuously optimize app performance, offline support, responsiveness, andaccessibility

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead Android-focused engineering streams across active projects, from discoveryto delivery
  • Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to align onimplementation plans
  • Review pull requests and mentor team members on Android development bestpractices
  • Ensure Android code is testable, maintainable, and aligned with CI / CD releasepipelines
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Contribute to API design and backend integration strategy
  • Help define and maintain coding standards, tools, and documentation for mobileengineering
  • Participate in release planning, quality reviews, and issue resolution with projectstakeholders
  • Work within agile processes to meet delivery timelines while maintaining qualityand stability
  • Coordinate with team members across different time zones to ensure consistentdelivery and high code quality
  • Share architecture guidance and technical artifacts across distributed teams
  • Platform & Process Excellence

  • Evaluate and integrate emerging Android libraries, UI frameworks, and automationtools
  • Ensure apps meet Google Play submission standards and accessibility compliance
  • Support crash analytics, user feedback loops, and observability in productionreleases
  • Drive continuous improvement in mobile development practices and teamperformance
  • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Android development, with at least 2 years in senior / leadroles
  • Expertise in Kotlin and Android Jetpack libraries, including but not limited toCompose UI, Room, Hilt, Navigation
  • Proven experience with MVVM architecture, modularization, and clean codeprinciples
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose in production
  • Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming with Coroutines and Flow
  • Familiarity with tools like Retrofit, Room, Dagger / Hilt, and Firebase
  • Knowledge of modular multi-module architectures and scalable code organization
  • Published apps on the Google Play Store
  • Experience with Git-based workflows and CI / CD integration (e.g., GitHub Actions,Bitrise, CircleCI)
  • Understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle, from design throughdeployment
  • Upper-Intermediate English (written and spoken) for effective cross-functionalcommunication
  • Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with GraphQL, analytics SDKs, or push notification systems
  • Contributions to open-source projects or active technical blog / GitHub profile
  • Background in travel, hospitality, or IoT-enabled mobile apps
  • Accountability – Owns the delivery of Android features with quality, reliability, andprecision
  • Adaptability – Operates effectively in fast-paced client environments and shiftingpriorities
  • Collaboration – Builds strong working relationships across teams and time zones
  • Execution-Focused – Pragmatic about shipping maintainable solutions, notoverengineering
  • Innovation-Minded – Explores and integrates modern tools and libraries into thetech stack
  • Craftsmanship – Holds high standards for UI / UX polish, accessibility, and codestructure
  • Why Join Robots & Pencils?

    We don’t just ship apps; we create human-centered, digital-first products that matter. As aSenior Android App Developer, you’ll join a team that values deep craft, cross-functionalcollaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. You’ll work on impactful projects thatpush the boundaries of mobile technology while influencing development culture and bestpractices across the organization.

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