Android Engineer

Join the iLivestock Team as our Android Engineer and get to transform the future of farming, for real!

Join the iLivestock Team as our Full Stack Engineer and get to transform the future of farming, for real!

Are you passionate about farming and technology? We're seeking a talented and motivated Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You'll play a pivotal role in the entire development lifecycle, from collaborating on design and crafting user interfaces to building robust back-end systems.

About iLivestock

iLivestock offers software and hardware solutions for sheep and beef cattle farmers to manage their flocks and herds using a smartphone or tablet. Its technology, all developed and tested in the UK, simplifies farm compliance and animal record keeping, removes cost barriers to effective livestock management, and allows data-capture to fit seamlessly into farming routines.

The iLivestock team worked with farmers worldwide for over ten years to understand on-farm challenges. The company developed solutions tailored to the needs of livestock farmers, making it effortless, straightforward, and cost-effective to gather data on the farm. 

With its affordable farm technology - which can be customised to meet the specific requirements of any sheep and cattle farmer and seamlessly scale up as their business grows - iLivestock empowers farmers to make better-informed decisions that boost their profitability, productivity, and environmental sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Android applications.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to improve application performance.
• Contribute to app architecture decisions and user experience improvements.

What we are looking for

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Android development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Android Studio.
• Understanding of mobile application development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment.

Additional skills

• Familiarity with Firebase suite (e.g. Firestore, Analytics, Real Time Database).
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of payment system integration (Stripe preferred)
• Why iLivestock

At iLivestock, we're on a mission to make a real difference in agriculture. If you're eager to contribute and make a tangible impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Regular company-wide social events and get-togethers
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Hybrid working (role-dependent):
• Office days: Work in the office two days a week (Monday and Wednesday) for team collaboration and meetings.
• Remote days: Work remotely for the remaining three days, offering flexibility and better work-life balance.
• 40 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme

Not to mention

• Opportunities to take responsibility and grow professionally
• A positive and collaborative work culture
• A dynamic work environment with quick decision-making

We like to hear from you

Are you passionate about farming and technology?

Join us at iLivestock and be a key player in developing groundbreaking technology that empowers farmers globally. We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our diverse and enthusiastic team, committed to creating the best solutions for sheep and cattle farmers.