Overview

About GBG

Enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for genuine people, everywhere. We make it our mission to ensure more genuine people have digital access to opportunities, and businesses have access to more genuine people. Our technology draws on diverse and reliable data to create a single point of truth for identity and address verification. With over 30 years of experience behind us our team and technology are focused on enabling safe and rewarding digital lives for everyone. Regardless of age, location or background, genuine people everywhere should be able to digitally prove who they are and where they live.

Team and Role

Documents & Biometrics Team

We are a globally distributed, cross-functional team building mobile and web SDKs and applications that support identity proofing through document and biometric capture. Our work spans Web, iOS and Android platforms, with a strong focus on delivering high-performance, developer-friendly solutions. We thrive on solving complex technical challenges, especially around capturing high-quality images across diverse environments and devices.

Software Engineer - Android

We are looking for a skilled Android Engineer with a solid foundation in mobile development and a passion for building high-quality user experiences. The ideal candidate will have a track record of contributing to successful Android applications and a strong grasp of platform fundamentals, development best practices, and modern UI frameworks. In this role, you'll work closely with a cross-functional team to design and deliver new features and enhancements across our Android products, with a focus on clean architecture, usability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of Android SDKs and applications, focusing on performance, responsiveness, and user experience
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into well-structured technical solutions
• Debug issues, improve stability, and optimize performance across the app lifecycle
• Stay current with Android development trends, applying modern tools and frameworks like Jetpack Compose where appropriate
• Integrate RESTful APIs and work closely with backend engineers to ensure smooth data flow and system interoperability
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards
• Support improvements to development workflows, including testing, CI/CD, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Google Play Store guidelines for app submissions and updates

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing Android SDKs and applications with a focus on performance and user experience
• Ability to collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Strong debugging skills, stability improvements, and performance optimization across the app lifecycle
• Familiarity with Android development trends and tools such as Jetpack Compose
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and coordinating with backend engineers for data flow and interoperability
• Experience with code reviews, coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and documentation
• Knowledge of Google Play Store guidelines for app submissions and updates

What You Will Need to Know About GBG

To find out more: As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Please inform your GBG Talent Attraction Partner if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview process. To chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we're a great place to work, drop an email to behired@gbgplc.com and we'll be in touch. You can also find out more about careers at GBG and check out our current opportunities at gbgplc.com/careers. Unleash your potential and be part of our mission to power safe and rewarding digital lives.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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London, England, United Kingdom