Senior Android Engineer

ABOUT US 

Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm, that supercharges boards with the science of board effectiveness. We build better businesses and benefit society.  

Through a suite of AI-powered software tools, evaluation frameworks, and advisory services that distil twenty years of boardroom experience, we improve the efficiency of board processes and the effectiveness of boards.  

We work with over 70,000 leaders and 3,000 organisations across the world, with clients across the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and OMX 30. In 2024 we received substantial backing from K1 Investment Management – the leading B2B Enterprise SaaS investors. We are at the beginning of significant growth, and we are looking for superb talent to join us on this journey.   

As we grow, we are fiercely protective of our culture and values. Many of us, including our founders, have families and other priorities, so we know the value of a supportive company.  

With three international locations (UK, Sweden, Mauritius) and over 15 nationalities represented, the team is diverse and friendly. We value fun: most days you will find a social event or learning opportunity to get involved with, including company socials, away days, philanthropic activities and lunch & learns.  

Engineering at Board Intelligence

Everyone says it, but in our case it’s true: Each member of our engineering team is amazing in their own right, but together they are what brings our product to life.

We’re very proud of the team we’ve built – there’s around 50 of us in Engineering now after growing quickly in 2024. We have ambitious plans to further improve our ways of engineering and to continue to enable boards to ‘see what matters’. You’ll play a big role in helping us achieve this in 2025/2026 and beyond.
 

The Opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Android Engineer to spearhead the development of our first-ever Android app. As we currently have no existing Android application or Play Store presence, this role requires someone with a strong background in building Android applications from the ground up.

This is an exciting opportunity to define the Android strategy within our company, working closely with the existing mobile team to ensure seamless integration with our platform and APIs. You will have the autonomy to drive key technical decisions and implement best practices in Android development, testing, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of our native Android application from scratch.
• Set up and maintain a robust Android development environment, including Android Studio, SDK, and dependency management.
• Implement core Android architecture using Jetpack, best-in-class libraries, and industry-standard frameworks.
• Ensure seamless API integration and collaboration with backend teams to optimize data handling.
• Work closely with the existing mobile team to align app functionality with our iOS and Windows applications.
• Drive test automation strategies to improve the quality and reliability of the Android app.
• Develop solutions for offline functionality, ensuring optimal user experience even without network access.
• Solve challenges related to PDF rendering and annotation, leveraging the best available libraries for performance and usability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android technologies and best practices to ensure high performance, security, and compatibility.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience building Android applications from scratch and successfully deploying them on the Google Play Store.
• Expertise in Android Studio, SDK, Jetpack, dependency management, and modern libraries.
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin (preferred) or Java.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and backend integration.
• Familiarity with native Android development to fully leverage device capabilities.
• Strong understanding of app testing frameworks and a test-driven development (TDD) mindset.
• Experience working with PDF rendering and annotation libraries is a plus.
• Ability to architect applications for offline functionality and data persistence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience repurposing or adapting mobile app designs from iOS or Windows platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Knowledge of Google Play Store deployment and compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the development of a brand-new Android application and define the company’s Android strategy.
• Work in a highly autonomous role with the support of an experienced mobile and backend team.
• Contribute to a product that prioritizes high performance, usability, and reliability.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering exceptional user experiences.

If you're passionate about Android development and ready to take ownership of a brand-new project, we'd love to hear from you!