Senior Android Developer

You’ll work on existing mobile applications, taking on ownership of current features as well as lead new ones, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Our mobile engineers work mostly in Swift and Kotlin, but Java is heavily used for shared logic. 

So, who are we? 

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences. 

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love. 

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together! 

Your role in the team 

As a Senior Android Developer you'll collaborate closely with business stakeholders and the European leadership team, playing a pivotal role in product decision-making.  

Our team values and promotes XP practices such as pair programming, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous integration (CI), to enhance collaboration and ensure top-notch code quality. We value high engineering standards and use Dora Metrics to measure and improve our delivery process.  

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences, excel in a self-organized team, and are committed to XP practices, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll do: 

• Work with and own the code base for our Android platforms 

• Write application code using Kotlin 

• Maintain shared behavior logic written in Java 

• Improve the code quality of a large code base 

• Participate in full application lifecycle (concept, design, build, deploy, test, and release to the app store) 

• Solve the type of challenging engineering problems that come with building a highly interactive trading experience 

• Collaborate with the backend development team to enhance our UI experience 

• Partner with our product, design to customize the trading experience for the Android platforms 

Who we are looking for 

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you. 

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together. 

What you’ll need for this role: 

• You’ve built complex applications for Android using Kotlin 

• You’ve shipped Android applications to production

• You have experience working with large code bases, managing a shared REST API library, and writing unit tests 

• You are able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to deliver well-designed, reusable, and high-quality code on time 

• Experience with Fastlane 

• Cross-Platform experience a plus (iOS + Android) 

• Experience with dependency management tools (Gradle/Maven) 

• A passion for UI/UX design 

• Experience trading equities, equity options, futures, or futures options a plus. 

How you'll grow 

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way. 

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride. 

The perks 

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognise your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on: 

• Competitive salary  

• Private medical cover for you and your family (Medicover) 

• Multikafeteria system (you can choose multisport card, vouchers etc.)  

• Life insurance (Generali)  

• Comprehensive global and local onboarding process – to the company and to your role  

• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture  

• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund  

• 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work 

• 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday  

Where you’ll work 

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy. 

Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business. 

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy. 

So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.