Android Developer

Android Software Developer, Reading, Berkshire. 1-2 months initially (potential scope for extension). £400-£450 per day. Due to the sensitive and urgent nature of the role candidates must have current and transferrable SC security clearance.

As an Android Software Developer, you will work alongside the Software Engineering Delivery Manager and software development team responsible for developing modern, maintainable software components in line with the Software Engineering Management Plan and agreed requirements. Specifically, you will be tasked with completing the updates to the SABRE application to add European language support.

Introduction to SABRE App and scope of work: SABRE is an Android App that provides a Situational Awareness facility with Point‑of‑Interest, SMS/Chat, and image file sharing. This resource is required to support the development of a multi‑language capable version of the SABRE application for use with the Squad Net radio; the product description is a SABRE Language Pack application modification.

• Participate in design, implementation, and validation of the Android application within the Secure communications project team structure in accordance with Thales processes and delivery standards.
• Enhance the existing mobile application UI to provide an alternate language option other than English. Translation strings will be provided.
• Debug and write unit tests.
• Deliver fully tested, maintainable software in line with defined project objectives.
• Ensure all development complies with governance, secure coding practices, and design review procedures.
• Report progress to the Software Engineering Delivery Manager, supporting team‑level delivery goals.

• Strong experience in software development using modern Android development practices.
• Proficiency in using Android Studio and Emulator.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication.
• Hands‑on experience with SVN, Bit Bucket and CI/CD pipeline.

• Mobile application development experience.
• Full development life cycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification, and validation.
• Familiarity with using and editing in Atlassian Confluence.
• Experience configuring and maintaining CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation platforms.
• Familiarity with Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with static analysis and code quality tools, e.g., Coverity.
• Understanding of secure coding standards and safety/security‑critical development requirements for Android.