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Senior Software Engineer - Android

Melbourne, Australia

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Posted 14/08/2025 Job Number 53155 Work type Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 28/08/2025

About the Role

  • Be an integral part of the Digital Mobile Core Tech team to meet business expectations in the mobile environment. 
  • This role is primarily focused on providing expertise in modern Android native development, particularly focusing on the Kotlin language, for the mobile client and working with feature teams to work on new and existing features. 
  • The person should be capable to design end to end solutions and provide feedback on others solution design(s) to ensure they meet operation needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work within a Scrum team to code, analyse, design, and support existing mobile applications and feature teams.
  • Drive process and system improvements, particularly in native Android Kotlin development.
  • Collaborate with team members, providing mentorship, training, and occasionally leading development activities.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist with feature estimations and technical analysis.
  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Conduct system analysis, solution design, and produce high-quality documentation and realistic work estimates.
  • Ensure technical designs align with architectural principles.
  • Perform coding tasks aligned with design specifications, using judgment to adapt where necessary.
  • Execute manual and automated testing, ensuring audit compliance and unit test coverage.
  • Maintain quality standards as defined by the Quality Assurance team.
  • Stay updated with industry best practices in mobile and Android Kotlin development.
  • Fulfil additional responsibilities as directed by the Mobile Tech Lead/Manager or as reasonably requested by Bupa.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in an IT discipline 
  • Minimum experience in similar role. 
  • At least 4 years of experience in Android native Kotlin technologies.
  •  Other experience with mobile development using languages such as Java, Swift, Objective-C or .Net Xamarin highly regarded 
  • REST Services and Azure knowledge and experience highly regarded. 
  • Great analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Willingness to go the “extra mile” to achieve the business outcome 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills to technical and non[1]technical audiences. 
  • Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment.
  •  Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

What’s in it for me?

As well as a competitive salary, a range of Bupa benefits and flexible working/work from home arrangements, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to innovate. You will partner with colleagues who are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. We respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference. 

Perk highlights:

  • Discount on our health insurance, travel, car, home, contents, and pet insurance products as well as discounts when you attend a Bupa Dental clinic or purchase glasses from a Bupa Optical store.
  • A dedicated internal wellbeing team provides you with a range of services, such as a global resilience program, regular training opportunities on a range of wellbeing topics and access to a variety of wellbeing discounts. 
  • An additional well-being day each year to treat yourself. 


About Bupa

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years. In Australia and New Zealand, Bupa supports more than 5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, rehabilitation, dental, optical, medical, hearing, and medical visa services. 

Our people reflect the diversity of our community.  At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity, and own story is respected and valued.

Apply now and become an integral part of our innovative and dynamic team!

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