Senior Android Developer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, European Union

WHO WE ARE
Wire is the leading end-to-end encrypted communication platform, trusted by businesses, critical infrastructure providers, and governments worldwide. We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right, delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. Our cutting-edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. If you're passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team, join us as a Senior Android developer. Together, let's build a world where privacy and security shape the future of communication.
GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Previous working experience: +5 years experience in developing Android applications
  • Working hours: 40hrs/week
  • Working Location: Berlin or Paris Office, Remote within Germany or EU
  • Reports to: Engineering Manager- Android
  • Desired start date: ASAP
YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE
Be ready to play an essential role by joining our engineering department in Berlin. You will work on our Android App, which is a key element of our secure collaboration platform, utilising the latest technologies and protocols for E2EE communication, like Messaging Layer Security (MLS).
You will be part of the Android team and will work closely with the QA, product, and other engineering teams regularly.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Contribute to our Android codebase written in Kotlin and take the ownership of certain code modules. Feel free to have a look at the Open Source codebase on Github: https://github.com/wireapp/wire-androidhttps://github.com/wireapp/kalium
  • Collaborate with your teammates via regular meetings, code reviews, pair programming, and architectural discussions to define, design, and deliver new features.
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.
  • Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks.
  • Work closely with QA to identify and close testing gaps.
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximise development efficiency.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in Android development.
  • Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical expertise and support.
YOUR PROFILE
  • You’ve finished your Bachelor in Computer Science or have already gained equivalent industry experience
  • You have +5 years experience in developing complex Android applications and are familiar with functional programming paradigms 
  • You have proven experience in developing Kotlin based Android applications
  • You are comfortable working with Coroutines and Jetpack Compose, and familiar with SQLite
  • You have knowledge about clean architecture
  • You can speak fluently in English
  • Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform and developing SDKs for Android is highly valued
  • You’re a good team player and you know how to share constructive feedback with your teammates
WHY WIRE?
  • Join a market-proven (>1,000 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.
  • Enjoy a yearly education budget of 1000 EUR to strengthen personal capabilities.
  • With an Urban Sports Club subscription, stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy!
  • Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level
  • Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and the world's best Barista coffee machine.
  • Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.
If you are a Senior Android developer with a proven track record of driving Kotlin based Apps, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Wire
CONTACT
Have we caught your interest? Apply here or send your questions to jobs@wire.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

About us
We're building a secure, easy-to-use, and feature-rich communication tool with the latest technologies. We don't just create software — we're also impacting national and international committees. Our research and development occur at our Berlin headquarters and other locations in Europe and the USA, where we embrace diversity and adhere to the strictest data protection standards. We see regulations as a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customer's communication. 
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