Junior Android Developer

DKB Code Factory
Berlin, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at early-career Android developers with a collaborative mindset who are interested in building business-focused mobile applications in Berlin.

Best fit for

  • Early-career Android developers with a passion for building intuitive business apps and a willingness to learn modern practices
    — “Let's build banking that works for people, one clean line of code at a time.”
  • Candidates who thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy contributing to technical decisions
    — “You'll collaborate with experienced teammates, contribute to technical decisions, and gradually take ownership of features from development to release.”
  • Individuals with a strong foundation in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, and an interest in modular architecture and clean code
    — “Develop and deliver Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, focusing on usability, performance, and reliability.”

Things to consider

  • The position requires a solid grasp of Android architecture components and asynchronous programming
    — “Understanding of Android architecture components, MVVM, and asynchronous programming with Kotlin Coroutines.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight personal projects or internships that demonstrate Android development experience and code quality
    — “Around 1–3 years of hands-on experience building native Android applications, or equivalent experience gained through internships or personal projects.”
  • Showcase your ability to integrate backend APIs and deliver user flows in your portfolio or resume
    — “Contribute to the team's goal of delivering 80% of prioritized MVP user flows, integrating backend APIs and ensuring a seamless user experience.”
  • Emphasize your collaborative approach and communication skills in your interview responses
    — “You enjoy solving problems with others, are open to feedback, and communicate confidently in English.”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with automated testing frameworks like JUnit and Espresso
    — “Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Espresso.”
  • Mention any experience with CI/CD pipelines or mobile app release processes in your application materials
    — “Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and mobile app release processes.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Develop and deliver Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
  • Contribute to technical decisions
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend developers, and fellow engineers
Typical background
1-3 years of hands-on experience building native Android applicationsSolid understanding of Kotlin and familiarity with Jetpack Compose and modern Android development practices

Skills & requirements

Required

Android DevelopmentKotlinJetpack ComposeMVVMKotlin CoroutinesRestful ApisGit-based Development WorkflowsClean CodeAutomated TestingCi/cd Pipelines

Preferred

JunitEspressoMaterial Design GuidelinesGoogle Play Store DeploymentJavaAgile/scrum

Stack & domain

KotlinJetpack ComposeMVVMKotlin CoroutinesRestful ApisGit-based Development WorkflowsCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAndroid DevelopmentMobile Banking App

About the role

Original posting from DKB Code Factory via Greenhouse

Welcome to DKB Code Factory…. 

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Let's build banking that works for people, one clean line of code at a time.

At DKB Code Factory, we're building the mobile banking app that small and mid-sized businesses actually need.

As a Junior Android Developer, you'll help turn that vision into a reliable, intuitive mobile experience. Working with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android technologies, you'll develop features that make everyday banking easier for our customers.

You'll collaborate with experienced teammates, contribute to technical decisions, and gradually take ownership of features from development to release. This is an opportunity to grow your engineering skills while building a product that makes a real difference.

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Build features that matter: Develop and deliver Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, focusing on usability, performance, and reliability.

Contribute to a scalable foundation: Help implement and improve our modular Android architecture using MVVM, Kotlin Coroutines, and Android architecture components.

Turn ideas into working solutions: Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend developers, and fellow engineers to transform requirements into functional mobile experiences.

Deliver a reliable MVP: Contribute to the team's goal of delivering 80% of prioritized MVP user flows, integrating backend APIs and ensuring a seamless user experience.

Write code we're proud of: Maintain high code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and clear documentation.

Make development better every day: Support improvements to our CI/CD pipelines, development workflows, and shared components while learning from feedback and team discussions.

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What we're looking for:

Android development experience: Around 1–3 years of hands-on experience building native Android applications, or equivalent experience gained through internships or personal projects.

Kotlin knowledge: A solid understanding of Kotlin and familiarity with Jetpack Compose and modern Android development practices.

Android fundamentals: Understanding of Android architecture components, MVVM, and asynchronous programming with Kotlin Coroutines.

API integration: Experience working with RESTful APIs and Git-based development workflows.

Quality mindset: You care about writing clean, maintainable code and are eager to improve your testing and debugging skills.

Collaborative approach: You enjoy solving problems with others, are open to feedback, and communicate confidently in English.

Bonus points for:

Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Espresso.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and mobile app release processes.

Knowledge of Material Design guidelines and Google Play Store deployment.

Experience with Java or working in Agile/Scrum teams.

German language skills.

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Have the feeling you don't match every single requirement? Don't worry! We encourage you to apply anyway, even if your qualifications don't align perfectly. You might still be just the right candidate for us!

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From morning dailies to after-work drinks, team spirit is essential to us.

What connects us is more than working on the same product. We share ideas, challenge each other's thinking, offer honest feedback, and support one another's development.

We believe great software comes from people who stay curious, take ownership, and grow together. Whether you're shipping your first feature or learning a new technology, you'll be part of a team that celebrates progress and success together.

Besides our great community, we also offer numerous other benefits... 

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Source: DKB Code Factory careers (Greenhouse)

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