Junior Android Developer

Cove, Hampshire
4 days ago
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Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role

As a Junior Android Developer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our mobile applications as part of the larger UK Sensor Systems team. This developer will be mentored by a senior android developer to deliver requirements to stakeholders, gain a thorough understanding of the current codebase and assist in presenting new features to both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop the android codebase

Understand the development lifecycle of the product

Implement new features in an agile environment

Communicate with relevant teams across the UK and Sweden

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

UK or Swedish National

Recent graduate or junior engineer with up to two years of experience

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent degree

Understanding of object-orientated languages

Understanding of the software development life-cycle

Self-motivated and driven individual

Desirable

Experience with android development

Experience with Kotlin

Experience with Jira and Git

Experience with java-script

Interest in radars / Defence products

Good communication and presentation skills

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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