Android Developer (Manchester)

Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years. 

Purpose of the role:

RA’s first app is for customers to browse events and purchase tickets, known as “RA Guide”, which is available on iOS and Android. An “RA Ticket Scanner” app for promoters to scan tickets and manage their events is available for iOS only. This position is for working on the “RA Guide” Android app.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing the “RA Guide” Android app, used by thousands of users every single day
• Implementing new features and improving existing features according to the product roadmap
• Working to implement designs to improve the look and feel of the app
• Integrating with new APIs and services
• Working with web development and product teams to shape new features
• Keeping up to date with technologies and frameworks
• Monitoring bugs and crashes and releasing updates to fix them

We’re looking for:

• Someone who wants to learn new things and can self-direct their learning
• Commercial or personal experience releasing highly used apps to the Google Play store
• Experience working across various parts of app development from visual elements to integrating with device hardware or external systems
• Experience in Kotlin codebases and familiarity with language best practices
• Experience creating testable, maintainable, modular code
• Experience working in an agile environment with embedded product managers
• Experience with the following concepts / technologies is a plus: Jetpack Compose, GraphQL, Reactive programming, A/B testing, phased rollout

What we offer you:

• Generous annual leave policies, including a company-wide closure period at year-end, aimed at promoting work-life balance.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location. 
• Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes provisions such as Mental Health Days, subsidized therapy, discounted Classpass memberships, and custom-fitted earplugs.
• Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
• Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
• Regular company-wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
• A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see: https://ra.co/about/diversity).
• Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community (see:  https://ra.co/about/community).

More about RA:

As an independent company run by devoted dance music enthusiasts, our mission is to bring together the world's electronic music communities. Our Global Contributor Network (GCN) and international teams help us establish connections with hyper-niche local scenes. 

We became B-Corp certified earlier this year, which counts us among businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy; and part of a community that meets high social and environmental impact standards.

We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Our values:

• Electronic music is art.
• We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
• We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
• We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
• We use innovation to empower the community.
• We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
• We're always front left.

This role is a full time and permanent position and the expected salary is £45,000 - £65,000 per annum. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co.  

This listing will be open for a minimum of three weeks from 7th November. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.