Senior Android Developer
| Job Title: | Senior Android Developer |
| Job ID: | 58213538 |
| Job published: | Friday October 17, 2025 |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Employment type: | Full-time |
| Industry: | IT |
| Expertise: | Software Development |
| Salary Type: | daily |
| Location: | Ireland |
Job Description
GemPool is a specialist IT recruitment agency. We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to guide the technical direction of a large-scale, customer-facing mobile platform used by millions every year. You’ll focus on architecture, scalability, and mentorship, collaborating closely with multiple agile teams across Android and iOS.
Location: North Dublin (Hybrid – usually 1 day in the office per week)
Contract Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension opportunities
Rate: €350 – 370 per day
Rate Breakdown to a salary:
Irish Working days in 20026 = 253 – 25 days holiday/sick leave = 228 days
228 X €350 – 370 per day = €80,000 – 84,000
Responsibilities:
- Lead Android architecture and set coding standards for a complex, high-traffic app
- Drive re-platforming initiatives and ensure best practices in performance, testing, and reliability
- Mentor and support engineers across mobile teams
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver seamless, user-first experiences
Requirements:
- 10 years of Android development experience
- Around 3 years in a technical leadership role, leading teams or projects
- Expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern app architecture
- Proven track record in delivering large-scale, high-availability mobile applications
- Strong experience with CI/CD, API integrations, and automated testing
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with AWS services (AppSync, Lambda)
- Understanding of cross-platform strategies, analytics, or accessibility best practices
This is an opportunity to lead the next evolution of a major consumer app, working with talented engineers and making a real impact on how users connect with a national brand.
Reach out to cathal.mcaliskey@gempool.ie if you’d like more information on this role or IT Contracting
