⚙️ Development
Android Developer (Kotlin)
Build native Android apps for Kenyan businesses — M-Pesa integration, offline-first architecture, Material Design 3 and Play Store submission. End-to-end ownership.
Apply for This Role →Team Size
8 people — growing
Progression
Lead role in 12–18 months
Hiring Timeline
Decision within 3 weeks
Experience Needed
2+ years in Android development
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Takes ~10 minutes · We reply within 5 business days
About the Role
Drivon is expanding into native Android development for Kenyan SMEs and startups who need reliable, offline-capable apps that work well even on patchy connections.
You will own apps end-to-end: architecture, M-Pesa payment integration, UI, testing and Play Store submission.
This is a chance to set the standard for how Drivon builds mobile — your decisions on architecture and tooling will shape every app that follows.
What You Will Do
- Design and build native Android apps using Kotlin
- Implement M-Pesa Daraja API integrations for payments
- Architect offline-first features so apps remain usable on poor connections
- Apply Material Design 3 guidelines for clean, native-feeling UI
- Handle Play Store listing, submission and release management
- Set up Firebase for analytics, crash reporting and push notifications
- Write unit and UI tests to keep releases stable
What We Are Looking For
Must Have
- 2+ years building and shipping native Android apps
- Strong Kotlin and Android SDK experience
- Experience integrating payment APIs (M-Pesa Daraja or similar)
- Understanding of offline-first architecture patterns
- Comfortable with Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Crashlytics)
- At least one app you have personally shipped to the Play Store
Nice to Have
- Experience with Jetpack Compose
- Familiarity with CI/CD for mobile (Fastlane, GitHub Actions)
- Basic backend experience (Django REST APIs)
What You Get
Competitive Salary
Market-rate pay, published upfront, reviewed annually. No ambiguity.
Hybrid Working
Nairobi office access + remote work. You choose what works.
Learning Budget
Team members can request up to KES 30,000 in learning support for courses, certifications, books, tools or conferences, subject to approval.
Flexible Hours
Core hours 10am–4pm. Outside that, manage your own schedule.
Room to Grow
Regular feedback, increasing responsibility and opportunities to take on bigger roles as you develop.
Equipment
A laptop and the essential tools you need to do your work effectively, depending on your role.
Fast Progression
Six-month performance reviews. Promotion based on output, not tenure.
Team Events
Quarterly team offsites, end-of-year celebration and birthday recognition.
The Hiring Process
01
Apply Online — Takes ~20 minutes
02
Application Review — Within 5 business days
03
Introductory Call (30 min) — 30 minutes, video or phone
04
Skills Assessment — Paid · 2–4 hours
05
Final Interview + Offer — Decision within 48 hours