Contract Android Engineer - Central Government Project

Contract Android Engineer - Central Government Project (Inside IR35)

I'm looking for an experienced Android Engineer to support a high-profile Central Government programme on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the chance to work on a large-scale digital service that has real impact across the UK.

Key Details:

• Contract Length: 3 months
• Day Rate: Up to £500 per day
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Location: UK-based, fully remote
• Start Date: Immediate/ASAP
• Current SC is a big plus

The Role:
You will be responsible for developing and enhancing a native Android application within a multidisciplinary agile team. The project focuses on delivering secure, accessible, and user-centric digital services in line with public sector standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience developing native Android applications using Kotlin (and/or Java)
• Proven Central Government project experience (essential)
• Good understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) principles and accessibility standards
• Experience working in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
• Knowledge of secure development practices and handling sensitive data

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with modern Android architecture (eg, MVVM, Clean Architecture)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Performance optimisation and app scalability experience
• Experience working on high-traffic or mission-critical applications

What You'll Bring:

• A strong focus on delivery and quality
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fully remote team
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, problem-solving approach

If you have recent Central Government experience and are available for an immediate start, i'd like to hear from you.