Principal Android Developer

Location: Melbourne
Capability: Development
Job type: Contract/Temporary
Salary: $125 to $150
Contact name: Teja Kuchimanchi

Contact email: teja.k@interpropeople.com
Contact phone: 0481 967 567
Job ref: 1031689
Published: about 2 hours ago
Duration: Initial 12‑month contract, with the option to exte
Expiry date: 21 April 2026
Startdate: 01/07/2026
We’re looking for a Senior Android Developer who enjoys building high‑quality apps, leading technical decisions, and working in a fast, energetic environment. You’ll be joining a multi‑disciplinary team delivering the Express Plus Android app, used by millions of Australians every day.

About the Organisation

You’ll be working with one of the largest federal government clients, supporting major digital services used nationwide. They’re focused on modern technology, better digital tools, and improving how Australians access government services. Your work will have real impact and reach millions.

About the Role

Build great Android apps
  • Develop native Android apps using Java or Kotlin
  • Focus on clean code, performance, and excellent user experience
  • Use modern SDKs and tools
Work with backend services
  • Help design and integrate APIs and web services
  • Shape how the app communicates with backend systems
Support testing and quality
  • Use or learn automation frameworks: Python, JavaScript, Cucumber, Mockito, Selenium
  • Review code, prototype ideas, and maintain engineering excellence
Collaborate widely
  • Work alongside product teams, designers, engineers, and customer experience specialists
  • Join workshops and discussions to ensure user needs are met
  • Contribute to design patterns, frameworks, and technical standards
Lead and guide
  • Support project direction, strategy, and iteration planning
  • Provide technical leadership within the team
  • Help drive continuous improvement, innovation, and agile ways of working
Bonus points
  • Experience building apps for wearables (e.g., smartwatches)
Skills You Bring
  • Strong experience in Java or Kotlin
  • 3+ years developing native Android apps
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD
  • Agile experience (Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD, code reviews, TDD/BDD, pairing)
  • A passion for clean, testable, maintainable code.
Selection Criteria  
  • Emerging Technology Monitoring – Creating tech roadmaps and evaluating new technologies
  • Methods and Tools – Setting organisational standards for development methods and tools
  • Programming / Software Development – Leading large strategic development projects
  • Release and Deployment – Setting release policies and ensuring compliance
  • Software Design – Creating standards and leading architectural design
  • Specialist Advice – Providing expert guidance and building specialist capability
  • Systems Design – Leading system design for complex, large-scale solutions
  • Systems Development Management – Ensuring secure and compliant systems development
  • Systems Integration & Build – Leading CI/CD and integration capability across the organisation
  • Business Process Improvement (SFIA Level 5) – Improving processes, analysing solutions, modelling workflows, and supporting organisational standards
  
If you’re interested in applying, please submit your application today. The role closes on 06/04/2026 before 11:00 pm, don’t miss out!

Feel free to reach out to me at teja.k@interpropeople.com or 0481 967 567 for a confidential chat about the role.