Senior Software Engineer – Android

Old Mutual Limited

Senior Android Software Engineer at Old Mutual responsible for leading Android application development. Focused on building scalable and reliable solutions, leading technical excellence and mentoring engineers.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAzureCloudGradleJavaKotlinSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full lifecycle of Android application development — from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance — ensuring the highest standards of performance, usability, and reliability
Build responsive, modern, and intuitive UIs using Jetpack Compose, collaborating closely with the design team to deliver seamless user experiences
Define and guide architectural decisions, applying MVVM and Clean Architecture principles to ensure modular, testable, and maintainable codebases
Utilize and promote best practices with Coroutines, Hilt, and other Android Jetpack components to improve code quality and development efficiency
Manage and maintain the codebase using Git, promoting best practices for branching, pull requests, and collaborative development
Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services securely and efficiently, ensuring data integrity and smooth functionality
Implement CI/CD pipelines, manage builds with Gradle, and handle releases to the Google Play Store and internal app platforms such as Hawaii App Galaxy
Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within the team
Create and manage custom Gradle tasks using Kotlin DSL to optimize build processes and improve developer productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent)
8+ years of professional experience as an Android Software Engineer
Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with in-depth knowledge of Coroutines and Flows
Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade Android applications
Practical experience with Jetpack Compose and modern Android architecture components
Deep understanding of Material Design principles and Android UI guidelines
Solid knowledge of software engineering methodologies and the full SDLC
Experience with modularized architecture and Azure cloud services
Skilled in writing testable, maintainable, and scalable code
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills
Proven leadership and mentorship experience within development teams
Self-driven, accountable, and able to work independently or in cross-functional teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Passion for staying current with the latest Android, Kotlin, and mobile development trends.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Android application developmentKotlinJavaCoroutinesFlowsJetpack ComposeMVVMClean ArchitectureRESTful APIsGradle

Soft Skills

problem-solvingdebuggingperformance optimizationleadershipmentorshipself-drivenaccountablecommunicationcollaborationlearning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering