Android Developer job description template

Last updated 2026-10-22

Short answer

A good Android developer job description lists concrete responsibilities, separates required from preferred skills, names the tools and states contract type, location and work authorization. Use the template below and edit the bracketed fields.

Staffing teams write or rewrite job descriptions all the time: to post a requirement, to brief a recruiter or to tailor a resume. This Android developer template is a starting point built from the skills and tools that decide a fit.

Copy-ready job description

Edit the bracketed fields for your requirement.

Android Developer

About the role
We are looking for an Android Developer to join our team. You will build Android apps in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose or XML.

Responsibilities
- Build Android apps in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose or XML.
- Integrate APIs and local storage.
- Write unit and UI tests.
- Manage Play Store releases.
- Fix crashes and improve performance.

Required
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose or XML
- MVVM
- REST APIs
- Play Store release

Preferred
- Coroutines
- Room
- Dagger/Hilt
- Java

Tools and stack
Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android Studio, Room, Coroutines and Flow, Gradle

Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]

Responsibilities explained

Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.

  • Build Android apps in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose or XML.
  • Integrate APIs and local storage.
  • Write unit and UI tests.
  • Manage Play Store releases.
  • Fix crashes and improve performance.

Required skills

Treat these as the screen. If a candidate cannot speak to them, they are rarely a fit.

  • Kotlin
  • Jetpack Compose or XML
  • MVVM
  • REST APIs
  • Play Store release

Preferred skills

Use these to rank candidates who meet the required list.

  • Coroutines
  • Room
  • Dagger/Hilt
  • Java

Other titles this role appears under

Search and post under the variants your clients use.

  • Android Developer
  • Android Engineer
  • Kotlin Developer

Seniority guide

Pick the level you need and state it plainly in the posting.

  • Junior: builds screens and fixes bugs.
  • Mid: owns features and releases.
  • Senior: sets architecture and performance standards.

Tailoring a resume to this description

When you submit a consultant, mirror the required skills and tools in the summary and the most recent role, using only experience the candidate really has. MatchWire’s resume tailoring drafts this from the candidate’s stored work history and the posting.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a job description be?

Long enough to list the responsibilities, required and preferred skills, tools and logistics, usually 300 to 500 words.

Should I list a rate in the description?

If the client allows it, a range helps candidates self-select. Otherwise state it as “rate to be discussed” and confirm it before submitting.