Hybrid Senior Software Engineer – Android

at Old Mutual Limited

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer – Android
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, Azure, Cloud, Gradle, Java, Kotlin, SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Johannesburg, South Africa

About the role

• Senior Android Software Engineer at Old Mutual leading the development of mobile applications. Key role in shaping architecture, technical excellence, and mentorship within mobile engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of Android application development — from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance — ensuring the highest standards of performance, usability, and reliability
• Build responsive, modern, and intuitive UIs using Jetpack Compose, collaborating closely with the design team to deliver seamless user experiences
• Define and guide architectural decisions, applying MVVM and Clean Architecture principles to ensure modular, testable, and maintainable codebases
• Utilize and promote best practices with Coroutines, Hilt, and other Android Jetpack components to improve code quality and development efficiency
• Manage and maintain the codebase using Git, promoting best practices for branching, pull requests, and collaborative development
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services securely and efficiently, ensuring data integrity and smooth functionality
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, manage builds with Gradle, and handle releases to the Google Play Store and internal app platforms
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within the team
• Create and manage custom Gradle tasks using Kotlin DSL to optimize build processes and improve developer productivity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 8+ years of professional experience as an Android Software Engineer
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with in-depth knowledge of Coroutines and Flows
• Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade Android applications
• Practical experience with Jetpack Compose and modern Android architecture components
• Deep understanding of Material Design principles and Android UI guidelines
• Solid knowledge of software engineering methodologies and the full SDLC
• Experience with modularized architecture and Azure cloud services
• Skilled in writing testable, maintainable, and scalable code
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience within development teams

Benefits

• Professional development
• Flexibility in work hours
• Mentorship opportunities