Saatchi & Saatchi

Android Mobile Developer (onsite in NYC)

Saatchi & Saatchi$81K — $140K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin
  • Exposure to or hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for building UI
  • Understanding of modern Android architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM or similar)
  • Familiarity with writing unit tests and/or UI tests for Android applications
  • Awareness of accessibility fundamentals in mobile development
  • Understanding of version control systems such as Git
  • Ability to follow coding standards and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with senior engineers to translate product requirements into clean, functional UI using Jetpack Compose and the existing design system
  • Build and maintain UI screens and reusable components using Compose, following established component libraries and design tokens
  • Write readable, maintainable, and testable Kotlin code aligned with team coding standards and design patterns
  • Implement analytics instrumentation for new and existing features in line with established naming conventions and schemas
  • Apply accessibility best practices to ensure inclusive user experiences
  • Write unit tests and UI tests to validate feature functionality and quality
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality in day-to-day tasks
  • Participate actively in code reviews, contributing feedback and incorporating input from peers with a growth mindset
  • Take ownership of small, well-scoped features from development through testing and delivery with guidance from senior engineers

Benefits

  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
  • Generous paid leave and holidays
  • Wellness program and employee assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

At Publicis Sapient, we help organizations unlock value through digital business transformation-building products and platforms that matter to our clients and their customers.

As an Android Developer, you will contribute to building modern, high-quality mobile applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

You will take ownership of well-defined features and help deliver intuitive, accessible, and performant user experiences aligned with our design systems and engineering standards.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, apply modern Android practices, and grow within a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with senior engineers to translate product requirements into clean, functional UI using Jetpack Compose and the existing design system
  • Build and maintain UI screens and reusable components using Compose, following established component libraries and design tokens
  • Write readable, maintainable, and testable Kotlin code aligned with team coding standards and design patterns
  • Implement analytics instrumentation for new and existing features in line with established naming conventions and schemas
  • Apply accessibility best practices (TalkBack, content descriptions, touch target sizing) to ensure inclusive user experiences
  • Write unit tests and UI tests to validate feature functionality and quality
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality in day-to-day tasks
  • Participate actively in code reviews, contributing feedback and incorporating input from peers with a growth mindset
  • Take ownership of small, well-scoped features from development through testing and delivery with guidance from senior engineers


Qualifications

Your Skills & Experience
  • Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin
  • Exposure to or hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for building UI
  • Understanding of modern Android architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM or similar)
  • Familiarity with writing unit tests and/or UI tests for Android applications
  • Awareness of accessibility fundamentals in mobile development
  • Understanding of version control systems such as Git
  • Ability to follow coding standards and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment


Set Yourself Apart
  • Experience working with design systems, component libraries, or design tokens
  • Familiarity with analytics tracking frameworks or event instrumentation
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or mobile release processes
  • Experience leveraging AI coding tools (e.g., Copilot) in development workflows
  • Demonstrated curiosity, openness to feedback, and continuous learning mindset aligned with Publicis Sapient values such as Learning Mindset and Inclusive Collaboration
  • Contributions to personal, academic, or open-source mobile projects


Additional information

  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program and employee assistance.

Pay Range: $81,000 - $140,000 annual salary

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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