Android Developer - Kotlin (W2 Only)

Job Position: Android Developer – Kotlin
Location: 450 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001(100% Onsite)
Type: 6+ months Contract

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Android Developer with strong Kotlin expertise to join a fast-paced engineering team working onsite at JPMorgan Chase. The developer will collaborate closely with JPMC engineers to build and enhance a new component of the firm’s self-directed investing platform, leveraging AI-driven development practices and modern mobile engineering standards.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing native Android applications using Kotlin and traditional Android UI frameworks. Experience with enterprise-grade applications, performance optimization, and secure mobile development is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, QA engineers, and JPMC developers
• Contribute to the development of a new self-directed investing offering
• Integrate AI-assisted development workflows and tools into the software development lifecycle
• Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance mobile applications
• Write clean, reusable, and testable code following best engineering practices
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Ensure application security, reliability, and responsiveness

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in native Android development
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin
• Solid understanding of Android SDK, app lifecycle, and architecture patterns
• Experience building complex, production-grade mobile applications
• Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integrations
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD workflows
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week at the JPMorgan Chase office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or investment platforms
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices
• Experience with unit testing and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies