We are looking for a driven, technically brilliant,

We are looking for a driven, technically brilliant, Senior Android Engineer to join our Mobile App squad here at N Brown Group.

You’ll be proactive and able to spot tech debt early and propose simple, practical fixes.

You’ll work collaboratively, explaining trade-offs clearly and seeks input from design, product and backend.

You’ll stay current with Android, KMP and tooling changes. Always looking to improve, raise the bar and drive the craft forward through sharing knowledge, working with the wider engineering chapter, code reviews, pair programming and clear documentation.

What will you do as a Senior Android Engineer at N Brown?

Design, build and maintain Kotlin-first Android features in a Kotlin Multiplatform codebase.
Craft polished UIs with Jetpack Compose and legacy View + Data Binding when needed.
Own clean architecture patterns, dependency injection (Hilt / Koin Annotations), and module-by-module Gradle builds.
Integrate with GraphQL and REST APIs, shaping data contracts with backend teams.
Champion best practice across Jetpack/AndroidX (Room, Lifecycle, etc.), Firebase (App Check, Remote Config) and CI pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
Review code, share knowledge, and keep the squad moving toward higher quality and faster delivery.

What skills and experience will you have?

Strong Kotlin skills and experience on at least one production KMP project.
Deep understanding of Jetpack Compose and traditional Views/Data Binding.
Solid grasp of dependency injection (Hilt, Koin Annotations or similar).
Confident with Gradle—optimising build speed, modularising code, writing custom tasks.
Hands-on experience consuming GraphQL and REST APIs.

Desirable experience

Practical use of Room, Lifecycle and other Jetpack/AndroidX components.
Firebase tooling (App Check, Remote Config, Crashlytics, etc.).
CI setup and maintenance with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitrise or similar.

What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office at a minimum)
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!