How to hire a senior android developer

How to hire a senior android developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior android developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior android developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior android developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior android developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior android developer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior android developer that fits the bill.

   This list presents senior android developer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Android Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Android Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$44-75
   Lead Software Developer	A lead software developer is responsible for creating and designing software applications and systems to support business functions and client requirements. Lead software developers analyze specifications to build efficient applications, conduct multiple quality testing, and enhance the user's interface... Show more	$41-72
   Java Developer	A Java developer is responsible for developing Java-based applications, including its strong efficiency and smooth operations for the clients and business' use. Java developers implement application designs, diagnosing ineffective processes, and conducting troubleshooting... Show more	$32-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Kotlin
   • UI
   • GIT
   • Android Studio
   • Android SDK
   • JSON
   • Mobile Development
   • Scrum
   • Google Play
   • Application Development
   • Web Services
   • C++
   • User Interface

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage multiple web and database servers in multiple locations to ensure constant availability, functionality, synchronization and security.
   • Consume web services and parse JSON files with GSON to fetch data which is used to populate the user interface.
   • Used animation along with auto layout to implement sliding menu view.
   • Map and write code to process JSON and make API calls to external systems.
   • Implement the web services client to consume the third-party service API for validating credit cards.
   • Develop display calibration application using native Linux C++ and Java.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior android developer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A senior android developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a senior android developer in Louisiana may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level senior android developer usually earns less than a senior-level senior android developer. Additionally, a senior android developer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average senior android developer salary

   $120,330yearly

   $57.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior android developer salary

   $92,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average senior android developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$147,515	$71
   2	Massachusetts	$139,139	$67
   3	Washington	$137,577	$66
   4	Oregon	$136,718	$66
   5	District of Columbia	$133,841	$64
   6	New Hampshire	$127,407	$61
   7	New York	$125,381	$60
   8	Arizona	$123,774	$60
   9	Utah	$115,957	$56
   10	West Virginia	$115,659	$56
   11	Pennsylvania	$115,102	$55
   12	Colorado	$114,776	$55
   13	Georgia	$114,567	$55
   14	Florida	$114,009	$55
   15	North Carolina	$113,329	$54
   16	Indiana	$111,997	$54
   17	South Carolina	$111,939	$54
   18	Texas	$111,244	$53
   19	Rhode Island	$110,930	$53
   20	Illinois	$110,883	$53

   Average senior android developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Twitter	$170,095	$81.78
   2	Atlassian	$156,755	$75.36
   3	Cruise Automation	$151,172	$72.68
   4	PayPal	$148,072	$71.19
   5	Macy's	$147,430	$70.88	2
   6	Chewy	$142,973	$68.74
   7	Ci&t	$141,898	$68.22
   8	J.P. Morgan	$140,776	$67.68
   9	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$140,674	$67.63	24
   10	Barnes & Noble	$140,225	$67.42	1
   11	Trulia	$138,321	$66.50
   12	Amazon	$136,560	$65.65	97
   13	Adobe	$136,226	$65.49	1
   14	ViacomCBS	$135,387	$65.09
   15	Slack	$135,019	$64.91	1
   16	P97 Networks	$134,364	$64.60
   17	Morgan Stanley	$132,108	$63.51	26
   18	Lucid Motors	$131,862	$63.40	1
   19	Movius	$131,535	$63.24
   20	Wayfair	$131,232	$63.09

4. Writing a senior android developer job description

   A job description for a senior android developer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a senior android developer job description:

   Senior android developer job description example

   Hiring Range: $96,730.00 - $120,910.00
   
   PLEASE NOTE: The hiring range applies to US-based employment and may be higher in certain US geographic locations.
   
   This senior developer is a technical leader in supporting the lifecycle of critical corporate-wide and customer-specific technology based products. The specialist further works with primarily third-party systems, designing and developing necessary custom entities, ensuring components meet business requirements and are ready for production environments. At this career level, the incumbent generally applies independent expertise to provide design, development, and services for global, enterprise, and heavily integrated applications. Further, she or he often coaches and oversees the work of other specialists and related staff.
   
   What will you do?
   Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion's ministry in prayer.Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ's mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion's Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion's internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.Provides senior-level application software design and development services and technical leadership for existing architecture or new deployments. Gathers requirements and develops specifications to design and integrate into applications. Adheres to approved standards and develops new standards in software development.Leads the development of complex program logic for new, multi-faceted applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Considers and/or provides multiple options or solutions to satisfy organizational needs.Codes, tests, including writing test plans, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Develops complex functionality enhancements through code customization and application configuration.Leads and develops strategies around existing technology products to ensure these products produce expected results and benefit to customers. Ensures that improvements are successfully implemented and impacts across the value stream and application are considered.Provides complex technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of customer-specific technology based products. Works with multiple Cloud or Purchased applications.Serves on cross-functional project teams as a subject matter expert on data processes, data governance, and application systems.Coaches and provides expertise, and may oversee the work of other professionals and support staff in the applications development discipline.
   
   What do you bring?6+ years of software development4+ years in mobile development Swift UI and JetPack Compose experience preferred React Native experience nice to have
   
   Why work here?The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.#LI-SP1 #LI-Remote

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior android developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior android developer job on Zippia to find and recruit senior android developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior android developers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with senior android developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior android developer

   Once you've found the senior android developer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior android developer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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