Android Software Engineer

At Ocado Technology, we craft products tailored to meet the unique needs of our partners worldwide. From e-commerce software and automated warehouse solutions to robotics and optimized delivery, we're reshaping the online grocery space and beyond through innovation.

In Poland, we are a local team of technologists with a global scale. In the hearts of Wrocław and Kraków, we have gathered over 700 tech wizards - and let them do their magic.

ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced Android Software Engineer to join our company. In this role, you will work on a range of software development projects, with a focus on writing robust, efficient code and developing, maintaining, deploying, and supporting high-quality software systems. You will play an active part in meeting business needs and supporting organisational goals as a member of the Ocado Technology team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of the mobile Android application (mostly new features).
• Writing and maintaining automated tests suites.
• Work collaboratively inside and outside the team to achieve business objectives.

DEPARTMENT

Ecommerce is about building shopping experiences for our retail partners’ customers, providing the tools to enable personalised omni-channel experiences. Our smart technology enables the most optimised and profitable checkout experience with low abandonment and effective order processing.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your main responsibility is to participate effectively in all stages of systems development life cycle including:

• Requirements analysis.
• Software and data design.
• Software construction (coding).
• Deployment of production-ready code.
• Maintenance and support of existing systems.
• Investigation and resolution of production issues.
• Performance tuning.
• Code review and change control.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Research, development, and optimisation.

You are also responsible for:

• Constantly improving the standards of software craftsmanship by following the latest trends in IT, frameworks, tools, and techniques, attending conferences, mentoring others, performing code reviews, or doing pair programming.
• Making sure that our software is testable and properly tested, preferably in an automated way.
• Designing and implementing software and the underlying architecture so that they can be tested, deployed, and scaled independently.
• Gathering data to verify our assumptions in production and providing immediate feedback to all stakeholders.
• Implementing monitoring and alerting to ensure immediate awareness when issues arise.
• Constantly looking for improvements and learning from our mistakes.
• Working closely Engineering Managers to set the technical direction within the team and to ensure the software developed is of consistently high quality, cohesive, and meets business objectives.
• Assisting all team leaders to ensure projects are accurately estimated and delivered on schedule.
• Collaborating closely with the Engineering Manager on issues related to requirements and design.
• Mentoring colleagues and actively participating in their development.

Work and life should fit together, so we offer a range of benefits focusing on well-being, development, and team spirit. The final package will depend on the contract type we agree on.

• Standard benefits: life insurance, private health care [Luxmed], Multisport card, lunch vouchers, company share programs, and assistance for everyday worries and serious health problems.
• Learning opportunities: access to the Learnebly platform and LinkedIn Learning, English classes, and a book library,
• Parental support: additional +10 days maternity / +20 days paternity leave, funding for nurseries and kindergartens
• Hybrid model: 2 days/week in the office and flexibility to work from almost any location for up to 30 days a year.
• Office perks: centrally located offices with car and cycling parking, and home office equipment provided.
• Career growth: a clear career path with opportunities to rotate between projects, teams, domains and roles under the guidance of highly skilled senior colleagues
• High engineering culture: unique software engineering culture with a high level of test coverage and agile environment [read about our tech stack and engineering practices across Ocado Technology]
• Speaker community: public speaking training and support for preparing presentations at conferences or meetups, including our own Ocado Technology Meetups
• Passions groups: running, cycling and more
• Annual celebrations: carnival, summer parties, family picnics, or kid’s days.

Essential

• Strong programming and object-oriented design skills.
• An Android expert, with extensive knowledge of Kotlin.
• Familiar with modern Android technology stack: coroutines, Jetpack Compose, multi module architecture.
• Extensive experience in publishing applications on the Google Play store.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• Pragmatic, but with a keen eye on detail.
• Passion for and understanding of automated testing (snapshot testing, unit testing, UI testing etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of good programming practices and standards (e.g. SOLID).
• Experience and understanding of CI/CD (GitLab, GitHub).
• Good knowledge of design (e.g. GOF) and architectural (e.g. MVVM) patterns.
• Language proficiency: English (B2/C1), Polish (B2)

Desirable

• Pragmatic approach for clean code.
• An understanding and some experience of Agile software development.
• A mastery of git.
• GitHub projects or Google Play apps.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
• Being up to date with Android and Kotlin releases and changes.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Technical Excellence: You have strong problem-solving abilities, a sharp mind, and a willingness to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and concepts.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: You’re not afraid to tackle complex challenges. You seek continuous improvement and are open to building on others’ ideas to find better solutions.
• Drive & Accountability: You take initiative, deliver results, and own your work. You know how to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively to get things done.
• Business Awareness: You understand how your work contributes to the bigger picture and can apply your skills in a way that supports broader goals.
• Adaptability: You stay focused and positive when things change or get busy. You’re flexible and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Communication Skills: You can clearly communicate your ideas in both spoken and written English, and you’re confident working with internal stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: You’re a team player who enjoys working with others, actively contributing to shared goals and helping the team succeed.