A Graduate Android Developer displays solid understanding of core Computer Science fundamental concepts. Focused on growing as an engineer, learning the team’s tools and current processes, and developing productivity skills, as well as learning about the best-practices of software engineering such as testing, source control, and agile planning. 

The Graduate Android Developer is capable of taking well-defined tactical sub-tasks from a larger project and completing these tasks in a reasonable time frame. They may focus on learning a specific component, product or sub-area and mastering it. They communicate status to their manager and team and strive to learn the mkodo core values and exhibit them in their daily work. 

It’s about people with a passion for technology being curious and creative, finding simple solutions to complex problems. Graduate Android Developers are logical problem solvers who are keen to learn and build their skills, and who enjoy the challenge of working with something new.

This is an important role for the company to ensure that we can grow engineers to provide outstanding products to the thousands of customers who use our Apps.

Main responsibilities

  • Developing Android apps in Kotlin with the support, coaching and mentoring of more senior engineers.
  • Learning and engaging in mkodo’s ways of working.
  • Collaborating and contributing to a software delivery team.
  • Owning and taking responsibility for smaller pieces of work.
  • Increase in independence and skill throughout the Graduate Developer process.
  • Accurately report progress and ask for support if needed.
  • Be an active part of mkodo organisation and culture.
  • Be professional.
  • Interact, demo, or present to groups of colleagues at all levels, sometimes including executive level.
  • Be presentable and represent mkodo when on calls including clients.
  • Support mkodo in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of its ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Adhere to all relevant mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, procedures and requirements at all times.
  • Complete any reasonable tasks relating to the mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Key skills and attributes

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proactive and take pride in your work
  • Passion for creating experiences and software best practices
  • Interest in mobile development (previous experience not essential)
  • Keen to engage and work with your peers
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Logical thinking skills
  • Demonstrable ability to learn code
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Graduate role requires a degree in any technology related field (or a degree and a technology related Bootcamp course or similar knowledge)

More benefits

mkodo is a great place to work, with excellent benefits comprising:

  • Hybrid/Flexible Working
  • Quarterly team events
  • Birthday Holiday
  • Christmas Day-Off
  • Generous Holiday Allowance
  • Tech Loan Scheme
  • Performance bonus & profit share scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Travel Loan scheme
  • Supplies of fresh fruits, cereals, biscuits, nibbles, etc. in the offices
  • Relevant training and training budget.
  • Digital Nomad Policy
  • Generous refer a friend scheme