Principal Android Developer – High-Volume Platform | Melbourne

Do you consider yourself a top tier mobile developer?

We are partnering with a Melbourne-based financial institution seeking a Senior Android Developer to join their team and play a key role in solving a large-scale business challenge.

The organisation is experiencing performance and speed issues with their high-volume platform and is building a team of experts to drive improvements. You will work alongside former Facebook developers with extensive experience in high-frequency environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with the existing development team to optimise platform speed and stability.
• Apply your expertise to enhance database performance in a high-frequency, data-intensive environment.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in Android development.

Tech Stack:

• Android (Native) – Strong focus on building performant native Android applications.
• Kotlin – Primary development language, leveraging its modern syntax and performance benefits.
• Room – For local data persistence, including complex queries, caching strategies, and performance tuning.
• SQLite – Core database technology requiring deep optimisation expertise for high-volume data operations.
• Jetpack Components – Working with Android Jetpack libraries to ensure modular, scalable code.
• Profiling & Performance Tools – Experience with tools such as Android Profiler, Systrace, and SQLScout to monitor and enhance app performance.
• CI/CD Tools – Exposure to tools like Bitrise, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions to streamline delivery.
• Version Control – Working within a Git environment, following modern branching strategies.

About You:

• Proven experience working on high-volume, high-frequency platforms.
• Deep expertise in Android development, particularly in optimising performance in data-heavy environments.
• Experience working with Room and SQLite.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Prior experience working in financial services or similarly complex domains is highly regarded.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Location:

This is a Melbourne based role with flexible work arrangements.

How to Apply:

If you are a Subject Matter Expert in Android development with a strong track record in high-frequency environments, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

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