Senior Software Engineer - Android

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Hybrid · 3 days/week in office · London, United Kingdom
Experience
Senior · Not stated

Level inferred from job title

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Android role on the Consumer Tech team, building and scaling Deliveroo's Android applications for the customer journey. Based in the London office with a hybrid setup.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid · 3 days/week in office · London, United Kingdom
Languages
English

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and scale Android applications that handle complex, real-time interactions at a global scale
  • Lead architectural improvements and code reviews, ensuring the maintainability, visibility, and operational health of the mobile codebase
  • Partner with cross-functional disciplines (PMs, Experience Designers) to plan projects, assist with technical choices, and influence the team roadmap
  • Own large-scale features from design to delivery, simplifying maintenance and promoting operational readiness across production systems
  • Mentor colleagues, encourage efficiency, and take an active role in the engineering hiring process

What we're looking for

  • Significant experience in building Android applications at scale, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK, AndroidX, and modern development tools like Android Studio
  • Proven ability to scale Android architecture, delivering high-performance mobile experiences in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, with a keen interest in continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with Kotlin
  • Demonstrated ownership of technical delivery within cross-functional teams, guiding implementation choices and technical design
  • A pride in software craft, with a commitment to writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested mobile code

Your team

Consumer Tech

Focuses on the end-to-end journey of customers—from the moment they open the app to the point their meal arrives—ensuring every interaction is intuitive, fast, and reliable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options
  • Flexible working
  • Continuous learning
  • High standards, collaboration

How to get hired

  1. 1Interview typically includes 3-4 stages

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About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders and partners every day.

Mission

To transform the way people shop and eat

Key facts

  • Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash
  • Operates a global, three-sided marketplace
  • Teams may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt

What they value

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • High standards
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous learning