Mobile Application Consultant (Android)
The Opportunity Our client is a UK-based technology and innovation company that develops advanced software, cyber security, and digital solutions for complex and mission-critical environments. Working across research, product development, and consultancy, the company helps organisations solve challenging technical problems through innovative engineering, emerging technologies, and applied research. The Why? (TOP 3 as we could put far more in there!) You will be working on seriously ground breaking stuff that support the national security of the UK - work across research, innovation and delivery. Develop your client facing skills as you will interact will be spending time on client site from time to time scoping these innovations. Working within a small, high performance technical team led by some of the very best engineers in the north of england. The What? You'll join a specialist engineering team delivering secure software solutions for defence and national security customers. Working on long-term, high-impact programmes, you'll be involved in designing, building, testing and deploying Android-based capabilities that support critical operational environments. The work is varied, technically challenging and focused on delivering multiple software releases across complex, security-conscious systems. Experience required: Strong commercial experience developing Android applications using Java . Proficient in Java , with exposure to Python and Bash . Experience delivering software across the full development lifecycle, from greenfield builds through to production support and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of secure application development , authentication and data protection principles. Ability to design technical solutions from client requirements and contribute to architecture and design reviews. Confident communicating with stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Experience reviewing complex technical designs and maintaining high engineering standards. Desirable: Experience with AOSP, iOS (Swift), Linux, Kubernetes, air-gapped environments or low-level networking/protocol development . Onsite work: Due to the nature of the work our client delivers it is essential that you will be working at either client site or in office 5 days a week - our client would also support your application from SC Clearance through to DV clearance. The Benefits? (Skinny) Annual bonus based on personal + company performance Pension contributions (6%) 25 days leave + 5 days purchasable Life / Critical illness cover Enhanced maternity / paternity Annual bonus based on personal + company performance Amongst more! And finally.. Who are we? FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical & IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals & teams with leading technology companies in the North of England. We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills. Our values and standards are the bedrock of every interaction; Continual Development, Compassion and Consistency.