Android Software Engineer

United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
10 Apr 2026 (Last month)

At Ocado Technology, we craft products tailored to meet the unique needs of our partners worldwide. From e-commerce software and automated warehouse solutions to robotics and optimized delivery, we're reshaping the online grocery space and beyond through innovation.

In Poland, we are a local team of technologists with a global scale. In the hearts of Wrocław and Kraków, we have gathered over 700 tech wizards - and let them do their magic.

ROLE

We’re looking for an experiencedAndroid Software Engineerto join our company. In this role, you will work on a range of software development projects, with a focus on writing robust, efficient code and developing, maintaining, deploying, and supporting high-quality software systems. You will play an active part in meeting business needs and supporting organisational goals as a member of the Ocado Technology team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of the mobile Android application (mostly new features).
  • Writing and maintainingautomated tests suites.
  • Work collaboratively inside and outside the team to achieve business objectives.

DEPARTMENT

Ecommerce is about building shopping experiences for our retail partners’ customers, providing the tools to enable personalised omni-channel experiences. Our smart technology enables the most optimised and profitable checkout experience with low abandonment and effective order processing.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your main responsibility is to participate effectively in all stages of systems development life cycle including:

  • Requirements analysis.
  • Software and data design.
  • Software construction (coding).
  • Deployment of production-ready code.
  • Maintenance and support of existing systems.
  • Investigation and resolution of production issues.
  • Performance tuning.
  • Code review and change control.
  • Ad hoc reporting and analysis.
  • Research, development, and optimisation.

You are also responsible for:

  • Constantly improving the standards of software craftsmanship by following the latest trends in IT, frameworks, tools, and techniques, attending conferences, mentoring others, performing code reviews, or doing pair programming.
  • Making sure that our software is testable and properly tested, preferably in an automated way.
  • Designing and implementing software and the underlying architecture so that they can be tested, deployed, and scaled independently.
  • Gathering data to verify our assumptions in production and providing immediate feedback to all stakeholders.
  • Implementing monitoring and alerting to ensure immediate awareness when issues arise.
  • Constantly looking for improvements and learning from our mistakes.
  • Working closely Engineering Managers to set the technical direction within the team and to ensure the software developed is of consistently high quality, cohesive, and meets business objectives.
  • Assisting all team leaders to ensure projects are accurately estimated and delivered on schedule.
  • Collaborating closely with the Engineering Manager on issues related to requirements and design.
  • Mentoring colleagues and actively participating in their development.

You may be asked to perform tasks as required by management deemed as a reasonable request. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of possible role responsibilities, tasks, and duties, and is subject to review. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might form part of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential

  • Strong programming and object-oriented design skills.
  • An Android expert, with extensive knowledge of Kotlin.
  • Familiar withmodern Android technology stack: coroutines, Jetpack Compose, multi module architecture.
  • Extensive experience in publishing applications on the Google Play store.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs.
  • Pragmatic, but with a keen eye on detail.
  • Passion for and understanding ofautomated testing (snapshot testing, unit testing, UI testing etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of good programming practices and standards (e.g. SOLID).
  • Experience and understanding of CI/CD (GitLab, GitHub).
  • Good knowledge of design (e.g. GOF) and architectural (e.g. MVVM) patterns.
  • Language proficiency:English (B2/C1), Polish (B2)

Desirable

  • Pragmatic approach for clean code.
  • An understanding and some experience of Agile software development.
  • A mastery of git.
  • GitHub projects or Google Play apps.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
  • Being up to date with Android and Kotlin releases and changes.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  • Technical Excellence:You have strong problem-solving abilities, a sharp mind, and a willingness to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and concepts.
  • Innovation & Problem Solving:You’re not afraid to tackle complex challenges. You seek continuous improvement and are open to building on others’ ideas to find better solutions.
  • Drive & Accountability:You take initiative, deliver results, and own your work. You know how to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively to get things done.
  • Business Awareness:You understand how your work contributes to the bigger picture and can apply your skills in a way that supports broader goals.
  • Adaptability:You stay focused and positive when things change or get busy. You’re flexible and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
  • Communication Skills:You can clearly communicate your ideas in both spoken and written English, and you’re confident working with internal stakeholders.
  • Team Collaboration:You’re a team player who enjoys working with others, actively contributing to shared goals and helping the team succeed.

BENEFITS: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work and life should fit together, so we offer a range of benefits focusing on well-being, development, and team spirit. The final package will depend on the contract type we agree on.

  • Standard benefits: life insurance, private health care [Luxmed], Multisport card, lunch vouchers, company share programs, and assistance for everyday worries and serious health problems.
  • Learning opportunities: access to the Learnebly platform and LinkedIn Learning, English classes, and a book library,
  • Parental support:additional +10 days maternity / +20 days paternity leave, funding for nurseries and kindergartens
  • Hybrid model: 2 days/week in the office and flexibility to work from almost any location for up to 30 days a year.
  • Office perks: centrally located offices with car and cycling parking, and home office equipment provided.
  • Career growth: a clear career path with opportunities to rotate between projects, teams, domains and roles under the guidance of highly skilled senior colleagues
  • High engineering culture: unique software engineering culture with a high level of test coverage and agile environment [read about our tech stack and engineering
    practices across Ocado Technology]
  • Speaker community: public speaking training and support for preparing presentations at conferences or meetups, including our own Ocado Technology Meetups
  • Passions groups: running, cycling and more
  • Annual celebrations: carnival, summer parties, family picnics, or kid’s days.


At Ocado Technology, we're always exploring, learning, and implementing new initiatives, and we're eager to share stories, insights, and experiences with you. Meet our team members during meetups [Watch recordings here]

If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

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Gross Monthly Pay range

Poland Monthly Pay Range16 400 zł—20 800 zł PLN

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