Junior Android Developer (Perm)

Job Title: Junior Android Developer

Reports to: Mobile Services

ROLE OVERVIEW

The employed individual will join a mobile development team and contribute to Android application development under the guidance of experienced developers and technical leads. This role is suited to a motivated junior developer who is building strong Android fundamentals, learning Kotlin and modern Android development practices, and developing the ability to implement simple features, UI components, and well-structured code. The individual will be expected to learn quickly, follow established coding standards, ask for help appropriately, and use AI tools responsibly as a learning and productivity aid without replacing technical understanding.

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic Android application development using Kotlin and/or Java

• Core programming concepts including data types such as Boolean, Int, String, and related primitive types

• Entity types such as classes, data classes, interfaces, enums, and basic object-oriented programming concepts

• Access levels and visibility modifiers such as private, public, internal, and protected

• Nullability and safe handling of nullable values in Kotlin

• Basic data structures such as lists, maps, sets, arrays, pairs, and simple collection operations

• Simple algorithms, control flow, and adequate selection of data structures for straightforward tasks

• Basic Android UI development using Jetpack Compose and awareness of XML layouts

• Basic understanding of file and folder structure, naming conventions, and team coding guidelines

• Awareness of RESTful services, JSON parsing, Git, and basic manual testing practices

SKILLS

• Ability to implement simple Android features and UI components with guidance

• Ability to follow existing project structure, coding standards, and established development practices

• Ability to read documentation, follow examples, and apply learning to assigned tasks

• Basic debugging skills using Android Studio, Logcat, and simple troubleshooting techniques

• Ability to communicate blockers clearly and ask for help early when needed

• Willingness and capability to learn new technologies, frameworks, libraries, and development tools

• Awareness of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Codex, and similar tools

• Ability to use AI responsibly as a learning tool and for repetitive or mundane tasks, while validating and understanding the output

ATTITUDES

• Curious, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous learning

• Open to feedback and willing to learn from mistakes

• Able to work in a team environment and learn from peers

• Professional in conduct, communication, and delivery approach

• Motivated to build strong fundamentals before relying heavily on tools or shortcuts

• Shows initiative by reading documentation, exploring examples, and asking thoughtful questions

• Delivery focused while understanding that junior work should be guided, reviewed, and improved through feedback

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and debug simple Android application features under guidance

• Implement basic screens, UI components, and straightforward user flows using Kotlin and Android development tools

• Follow established file and folder structures, naming conventions, coding standards, and team guidelines

• Write clean, readable, and understandable code that can be reviewed and maintained by the team

• Perform basic manual testing of assigned features and assist with resolving simple defects

• Use Git or other version control systems to manage code changes according to team practices

• Read user stories, simple technical specifications, and documentation to understand assigned work

• Seek guidance when solving technical challenges and communicate progress, blockers, and questions clearly

• Use AI tools responsibly to support documentation, boilerplate exploration, and repetitive tasks while validating and understanding the generated output

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or relevant qualification in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Software Development, or a related field

• 0 - 2 years’ experience in mobile software development, Android development, internships, graduate programmes, personal projects, or equivalent practical learning

• Basic understanding of Android development using Kotlin and/or Java

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments or willingness to learn agile ways of working

• Evidence of learning ability through coursework, projects, portfolio work, GitHub repositories, bootcamps, or self-study

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Basic knowledge of Android development using Kotlin, Android Studio, and Android SDK fundamentals

• Understanding of basic Kotlin concepts

• Ability to implement simple UI components and screens using Jetpack Compose, with awareness of XML layouts

• Awareness of frequently used Android libraries such as Hilt, Coil, Timber, Mockk, Navigation, Room, DataStore, etc

• Basic awareness of REST APIs, JSON serialization/deserialization, Retrofit, and OkHttp

• Basic awareness of MVVM, Clean Architecture concepts, repository pattern, and separation of concerns

• Basics of unit testing using JUnit and willingness to learn broader testing practices

• Ability to solve straightforward technical challenges with guidance, ask for help appropriately, and apply feedback

• Responsible awareness of AI tools and the ability to use them for learning, documentation, exploration, and repetitive tasks without blindly copying generated code