Senior Software Engineer Android
Deliveroo
Senior Software Engineer Android Overview
| Company Name | Deliveroo |
| Job Role | Senior Software Engineer Android |
| Qualifications | Not Specified |
| Category | IT Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | London |
Join a global team dedicated to transforming how people shop and dine, where innovation, impact, and growth are at the core of everything we do. Deliveroo, now part of DoorDash, unites teams across multiple regions, working together to unlock new opportunities as a single, cohesive organization. Our engineering teams face complex technical challenges within a large, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders, and partners daily. From real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimization, our technology powers Deliverooâ??s growth at a global level.
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer specializing in Android development to join our London-based team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and scaling our mobile applications, ensuring a seamless, high-performance experience for our worldwide user base. The position is based in our London office with a hybrid working model, typically requiring three days in the office each week.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design, develop, and improve Android applications capable of handling complex, real-time interactions on a global scale.
- Lead architectural enhancements and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, maintainability, and operational health.
- Work closely with product managers and experience designers to plan projects, make technical decisions, and shape the product development roadmap.
- Take ownership of large features from initial design through to deployment, ensuring they are easy to maintain and operationally ready in production environments.
- Mentor colleagues, promote best practices, and actively participate in hiring efforts to grow the engineering team.
What You Will Need to Thrive
- Significant experience in developing Android applications at a large scale, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK, AndroidX, and modern development tools like Android Studio.
- Proven ability to design scalable Android architectures that deliver high-performance experiences in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong skills in Kotlin and/or Java, with a desire to continue advancing your expertise in Kotlin development.
- Experience owning the technical delivery of projects within cross-functional teams, guiding implementation choices and technical design.
- A passion for software craftsmanship, emphasizing the importance of writing clear, well-structured, and thoroughly tested mobile code.
Why Join Us?
- Work on meaningful problems within a complex, always-on marketplace impacting millions daily.
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment that encourages quick testing, deployment, and iteration of new ideas.
- Grow your career by taking on challenging, ambiguous problems with strong support from the team.
- Be part of a culture that values high standards, collaboration, flexible working, and ongoing learning.
- Receive competitive compensation, including salary and equity options, recognizing your contributions and impact.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can perform at their best and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you require support during the application process due to a disability or health condition, please let us know so we can provide reasonable adjustments.
If you are excited about making a significant impact in a fast-moving marketplace and want to grow your career with ambitious, supportive teams, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Degree Requirement: Not Specified
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To apply for this job please visit careers.deliveroo.co.uk.