Lead Android Engineer

Bilue is a digital consultancy that designs and builds smart, user-friendly technology for some of Australia’s most well-known businesses. From mobile apps to beautifully designed web platforms and digital experiences, we create solutions that drive impact and deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Our culture is people-first and purpose-driven. We’re a down-to-earth, values-led team with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, and a growing presence in Manila. We genuinely enjoy working together, whether we’re solving tough tech problems, brainstorming creative solutions, or grabbing a coffee between meetings. Curiosity is encouraged. Collaboration is second nature. We value excellence, not ego, and back each other to do great work without micromanagement. With low politics and high trust, it’s a place where delivery people, designers, and engineers genuinely connect, and where everyone has a voice, space to grow, and a little fun along the way. Job Description As a Senior Android Engineer at Bilue, you’ll play a key role in crafting fast, reliable and beautifully designed Android experiences that people genuinely love to use. You’ll work closely with designers, backend engineers and product teams to bring bold ideas to life, turning client vision into elegant, scalable Android solutions. You’ll help shape the technical direction of projects, contribute to best practices across the mobile team, and bring clarity and confidence to delivery. Your technical depth and craftsmanship will lift the quality of every project you touch. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust, high-performance Android applications Contribute to the technical direction, architecture and approach for Android features and projects Work collaboratively with clients to translate business needs into thoughtful technical outcomes Ensure seamless integration with APIs, cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines Continuously improve performance, reliability and code quality Champion modern Android frameworks, tools and architectural patterns Participate in code reviews, pairing and knowledge-sharing across the team Contribute actively to Bilue’s mobile community, helping uplift engineering practices and innovation Qualifications You’re an experienced Android Engineer with 6+ years of building high-quality, production-grade mobile apps. You’re hands‑on, curious and always pushing for better solutions. You take pride in writing clean, scalable code and making decisions that balance craft, performance and long‑term maintainability. You thrive in an agile environment, you communicate clearly, and you naturally uplift the people around you through collaboration, guidance and technical influence. You bring calm confidence, strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for creating apps that feel fast, polished and reliable. You’ll bring: Deep expertise in Kotlin and modern Android architecture (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Hands‑on experience with Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Flow, Hilt/Dagger, Room, WorkManager, Navigation A strong understanding of performance, concurrency and offline‑first patterns Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL and major cloud platforms (Firebase, AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Fastlane) and Play Store release processes A commitment to code quality through reviews, testing and automation An agile mindset, comfortable with estimation, sprint rhythms and continuous improvement A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor and support engineers when needed Engagement with the Android community, whether through open source, meetups or ongoing learning A passion for craftsmanship and building apps that people genuinely enjoy using Additional Information Life at Bilue People-first focus: We’re committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, but we know it starts with our people. You’ll join a values-led team that’s collaborative, curious, and genuinely cares about doing great work, together. Connection that counts: From monthly anchor days and team lunches to our annual offsite, we create intentional moments to connect, collaborate, and celebrate. These aren’t just fun perks — they’re part of how we work and grow together. Flexibility that works: We offer hybrid working, with 1–2 days per week in the office. It’s a balance that gives you the space to do your best work, while still creating time to connect and build strong relationships in person. Strong internal communities: We actively foster internal communities across tech, design, delivery, and beyond, giving you plenty of chances to connect, share knowledge, and learn from your peers. Opportunities to grow: We invest in your development with unlimited access to Go1’s learning library and support from our internal performance coach. Whether you want to deepen your technical skills or grow your leadership potential, we’ll back you. Flat structure, real impact: At Bilue, everyone’s voice matters. Our leadership team is hands‑on and approachable, and we operate without unnecessary layers. We keep things open and transparent, and your ideas will be heard, no matter your title. Bilue = Big + Blue Ocean. Are you ready to set sail? Apply now NB. This is a full-time position based in Sydney. To be considered, candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. We believe that having balanced and diverse teams is fundamental to our success. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity or disability status. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr