Edward Jones

Senior Mobile Engineer - Android

Edward Jones • $120K — $150K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of software development, with 8+ years in application development and 5+ years in enterprise-native Android apps.
  • Expert in Kotlin and significant experience in Java for applications on the Google Play Store.
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Coroutines, and modern Android development frameworks.
  • In-depth knowledge of Android architecture patterns like MVVM and Clean Architecture.
  • Expert in Android application lifecycle, performance optimization, and data persistence techniques.
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, Agile practices, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical architecture for Android applications to align with enterprise standards.
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Android solutions using best practices.
  • Collaborate with various teams to enhance mobile platforms and APIs.
  • Ensure modular, reusable, and testable Android codebase through adoption of engineering best practices.
  • Work with cross-functional partners to define requirements and develop features for enterprise mobile apps.
  • Promote best development practices and quality assurance across Android teams.
  • Optimize application performance in areas such as memory usage and user experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • 401k retirement plan with tax-advantaged accounts available.
  • Paid time off, including 15 days of vacation and 10 paid holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program and volunteerism paid day.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Provide end-to-end technical leadership and architecture for Android applications, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term business objectives.
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performing Android solutions using modern architecture patterns and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with architecture, product, UX, API, and platform teams to design and enhance mobile platforms, APIs, and supporting services.
  • Ensure the Android codebase is modular, reusable, testable, and scalable through the adoption of Clean Architecture, MVVM, and engineering best practices.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, develop features, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise mobile applications.
  • Enforce sound development practices, coding standards, security controls, and quality assurance processes across Android development teams.
  • Drive application performance optimization initiatives, including memory management, startup performance, responsiveness, battery consumption, and overall user experience.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including memory leaks, concurrency challenges, ANRs, crashes, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, knowledge sharing, and career development guidance.
  • Stay current on Android platform advancements, emerging technologies, security trends, and industry best practices to continually improve mobile capabilities.


Position Requirements

What Experience You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive software development experience, including 8+ years of hands-on application development and 5+ years building enterprise-scale native Android applications.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and strong experience with Java, developing, releasing, and maintaining applications through the Google Play Store.
  • Extensive experience with Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Coroutines, Flow, Hilt/Dagger, and modern Android development frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of Android architecture and design patterns including MVVM, Clean Architecture, Repository Pattern, and modular application design.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Android application lifecycle, memory management, background processing, concurrency, data persistence, and performance optimization.
  • Experience integrating RESTful APIs, microservices, cloud-based services, automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, MockK), and Agile software development practices.
  • Strong understanding of Android security principles, secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, encryption, and mobile threat mitigation, coupled with excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.

What Could Set You Apart
  • Experience leading modernization efforts from legacy Android applications to Jetpack Compose and modern Android architectures.
  • Expert knowledge of the Android Keystore System, biometric authentication, encrypted storage, and secure data protection techniques.
  • Advanced expertise in Android performance tuning, memory analysis, application profiling, battery optimization, and application stability improvements.
  • Proven experience diagnosing and resolving memory leaks, ANRs, crash trends, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Strong understanding of Google Play Console, application publishing, release management, and Play Store compliance requirements.
  • Experience defining engineering standards, architecture governance, and mobile development best practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.


**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**

Salary Information

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones provides investment advisory and management services to individual investors. It also offers wealth management, retirement and college savings plans, insurance, and advisory services.

Edward Jones Careers

Join the thriving team at Edward Jones and be part of a company renowned for its commitment to professional growth and innovation. As a leader in the financial services industry, Edward Jones offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower you to shape your future and foster a culture of leadership and diversity.

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At Edward Jones, we are constantly expanding our team with roles that challenge and reward our employees. Explore a range of positions that suit your skills and career ambitions, from entry-level to senior leadership roles. Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Edward Jones provides a platform for growth and learning.

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Edward Jones is committed to offering a supportive work environment where every team member feels valued. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family-friendly policies that make balancing your professional and personal life easier. Our culture promotes teamwork, respect, and integrity, all foundational to our business ethos.

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Learn more about Edward Jones
Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1997
* Ladders Estimates

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