IT

Lead Android Developer

Job Title: Lead Android Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid working - West London / Berkshire

We've been engaged by a leading national retail and e-commerce brand to find an experienced Lead Android Engineer with a strong background in Kotlin-based mobile app development. This is a key hire within an established engineering practice, where you'll take ownership of Android application architecture and help drive the mobile strategy forward. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality Android apps aligned with business priorities.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading development on high-availability, scalable Android applications in complex enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in native Android development using Kotlin (Java knowledge beneficial).
• Strong understanding of mobile app architectural patterns and modern Android frameworks.
• Familiarity with engineering best practices such as TDD, Pair Programming, and Agile delivery.
• Good understanding of mobile security and accessibility standards.

Desirable Experience

• Android development is the core focus; any exposure to iOS/Swift is a plus.

Junior Portfolio Manager
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Reporting to: Portfolio Manager

Overview:
A fast-growing digital consultancy is seeking a Junior Portfolio Manager to join their team. This is a newly created position to support their expanding client base and internal delivery teams. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Portfolio Manager to help manage client relationships, support project delivery, and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years of professional experience who is looking to build a long-term career in client and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Portfolio Manager with scheduling, meeting coordination, and report generation.

• Assist in tracking progress across multiple projects and ensure timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as a point of contact for clients, helping to maintain strong, empathetic, and solution-oriented relationships.

• Identify areas to streamline operations and proactively contribute to process improvements.

• Help prepare documentation and materials needed for internal planning and client engagement.

• Learn and develop into a future Portfolio Manager, gaining exposure to strategic account management and delivery oversight.

Candidate Profile:

• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a fast-paced, digital, or start-up environment.

• Emotionally intelligent and client-focused, with excellent communication skills.

• Organised, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

• Comfortable working independently as well as within a team.

• Backgrounds in customer success, operations, support, or HR within a tech setting are welcomed.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with tools such as Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or other project management platforms.

• Experience working in smaller businesses or tech-focused environments.

• A natural problem-solver with a flexible and collaborative approach.

Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative company at a time of growth. The role offers a clear pathway to becoming a Portfolio Manager and would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, client-facing role and is eager to develop professionally.

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer 
Location: Hybrid - Camden, London (3 days on-site per week)
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 DOE
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Reports To: CTO

About the Company

We are representing a fast-growing, award-winning organisation at the forefront of the food production and hospitality industry. The company delivers high-quality products to customers across multiple channels and is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate and innovative technology team as a Lead Software Engineer, where you'll play a key role in developing and scaling enterprise-grade applications supporting critical business functions such as production, logistics, staff planning, and online operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-based applications.

• Take a hands-on role in building software solutions while mentoring a small team of developers.

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate needs into working solutions.

• Integrate machine learning models and data analytics into core systems to drive intelligent business decisions.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and maintainability of internal tools and platforms.

• Champion best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, cloud architecture, and agile development.

• Support the broader tech team in strategic planning, technical decision-making, and roadmap delivery.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Strong programming experience with Python and React.js (3+ years).

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architectures.

• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs, and integration techniques.

• Comfortable with DevOps tooling - GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure.

• Exposure to data science, AI/ML integrations, and data-driven product development.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Experience with enterprise application design and agile environments.

• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Nice to Have

• Experience in food production, hospitality, or retail environments.

• Familiarity with other languages or frameworks.

• Interest in AI solution engineering and data analytics pipelines.

• Background in business analysis, with experience in gathering and documenting user requirements.

What's in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary & benefits package.

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a purpose-driven, high-growth business.

• Great culture - collaborative, innovative, and supportive of professional development.

• Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy.

• Involvement in cutting-edge tech, cloud architecture, and applied AI.