Senior Android Developer – Banking Applications

Overview:     

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer with strong experience in Java and Kotlin to join our mobile engineering team focused on delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly banking applications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in the financial services industry, a solid understanding of mobile security best practices, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications for banking and financial services using Java and Kotlin.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality mobile solutions.

• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with banking regulations and standards.

• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure application reliability and performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a focus on root cause analysis.

• Work autonomously, managing tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.

• Stay current with Android development trends, tools, and best practices.

• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

• Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ systems analysis and/ or application development work experience or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ Android application development work experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ systems Android development work experience

• Advanced proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin

• Experience working in banking, fintech, or other regulated industries.

• Solid understanding of Android architecture components and design patterns.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Espresso, JUnit, Mockito).

• Familiarity with secure mobile development practices (e.g., encryption, secure storage, biometric authentication).

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience with Jetpack Compose.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of accessibility and compliance standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG).

• Experience integrating with banking APIs and third-party financial services.

• Published apps in the Google Play Store.

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