Senior Android Developer (Kotlin)

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer (Kotlin) to support the development and enhancement of a native Android application, with a strong focus on mobile accessibility and inclusive user experience. The role involves developing features using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android Views, implementing accessibility solutions with TalkBack, Android Accessibility APIs, and Compose Semantics, and optimising content descriptions, accessibility focus, navigation, scalable text, and touch targets. The developer will be responsible for testing and improving accessibility features, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, and delivering high-quality, accessible mobile experiences.

Responsibilities

Native Android Development:

• Develop and maintain a native Android application using Kotlin.
  
• Implement new functionalities and improve existing application components.
  
• Work with Jetpack Compose and/or Android Views.
  
• Ensure application stability, performance and code quality.
  

Accessibility Implementation:

• Implement and optimize accessibility features in native Android applications.
  
• Ensure compatibility with TalkBack.
  
• Work with Android Accessibility APIs and Compose Semantics.
  
• Implement and configure content descriptions, roles and states.
  
• Manage accessibility focus and navigation.
  
• Support scalable text and accessible font sizes.
  
• Optimize touch targets for accessibility.
  
• Ensure accessible navigation throughout the application.
  

Accessibility Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Perform accessibility testing, particularly using TalkBack.
  
• Identify and resolve accessibility-related issues.
  
• Validate implemented solutions against relevant accessibility standards.
  
• Support compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in native Android development.
  
• Very strong practical knowledge of Kotlin.
  
• Commercial experience with Jetpack Compose and/or Android Views.
  
• Extensive hands-on experience implementing accessibility in native Android applications.
  
• Strong practical experience with TalkBack.
  
• Experience with Android Accessibility APIs / Compose Semantics.
  
• Experience implementing:
  
• Content Descriptions
  
• Accessibility Roles
  
• Accessibility States
  
• Accessibility Focus Management
  
• Experience with scalable text and accessible font sizes.
  
• Experience optimizing touch targets and accessible navigation.
  
• Practical experience in accessibility testing, particularly with TalkBack.
  
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, ideally WCAG 2.1/2.2.
  
• English communication skills.
  

Benefits