Android App Developer (3/4 month Contract)
Job description
Senior Android App Developer (3/4 month Contract)
Location: Calgary, Canada (Remote-Friendly)
Robots & Pencils is seeking a Senior Android App Developer to lead the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance Android applications across our portfolio of client projects. This role combines deep Android expertise with hands-on leadership in application 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
Mobile Architecture & Feature Development
Design and build Android applications using modern tools and patterns (Kotlin, Jetpack, MVVM, etc.)
Translate product requirements and UX designs into functional, testable, and performant app features
Architect clean, scalable, and modular Android codebases that support long-term growth and reuse
Continuously optimize app performance, offline support, responsiveness, and accessibility
Engineering Leadership & Delivery
Lead Android-focused engineering streams across active projects, from discovery to delivery
Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to align on implementation plans
Review pull requests and mentor team members on Android development best practices
Ensure Android code is testable, maintainable, and aligned with CI/CD release pipelines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Contribute to API design and backend integration strategy
Help define and maintain coding standards, tools, and documentation for mobile engineering
Participate in release planning, quality reviews, and issue resolution with project stakeholders
Work within agile processes to meet delivery timelines while maintaining quality and stability
Offshore Team Collaboration
Coordinate with team members across different time zones to ensure consistent delivery 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 automation tools
Ensure apps meet Google Play submission standards and accessibility compliance
Support crash analytics, user feedback loops, and observability in production releases
Drive continuous improvement in mobile development practices and team performance
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/lead roles
Expertise in Kotlin and Android Jetpack libraries, including but not limited to Compose UI, Room, Hilt, Navigation
Proven experience with MVVM architecture, modularization, and clean code principles
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 through deployment
Upper-Intermediate English (written and spoken) for effective cross-functional communication
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
Personal Competencies
Accountability – Owns the delivery of Android features with quality, reliability, and precision
Adaptability – Operates effectively in fast-paced client environments and shifting priorities
Collaboration – Builds strong working relationships across teams and time zones
Execution-Focused – Pragmatic about shipping maintainable solutions, not overengineering
Innovation-Minded – Explores and integrates modern tools and libraries into the tech stack
Craftsmanship – Holds high standards for UI/UX polish, accessibility, and code structure
Why Join Robots & Pencils?
We don't just ship apps; we create human-centered, digital-first products that matter. As a Senior Android App Developer, you'll join a team that values deep craft, cross-functional collaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. You'll work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of mobile technology while influencing development culture and best practices across the organization.