Mobile Development
Hire Android Developers
Android developers build, update and publish apps for Android phones and tablets, and keep them working across a wide range of devices.
The role
What Android developers do
An Android developer builds the app in Kotlin, integrates your backend, manages permissions and background work, and releases through Google Play. Android runs on thousands of device models, so testing across screen sizes, OS versions and manufacturers is a real part of the job.
Typical deliverables
- A new Android app
- Updates for new Android versions and Play policies
- Push notifications and background tasks
- In-app billing with Google Play
- Play Store listings and staged rollouts
Tools you will see
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Android Studio
- Google Play Console
- Firebase
- Espresso
Choosing
How to choose Android developers
What to look for
- Apps on Google Play with good ratings and a clear account of their role.
- Testing across devices, screen sizes and Android versions.
- Knowledge of Google Play policy and target API requirements.
- Modern tooling: Kotlin, Compose and coroutines.
Questions to ask
- 1How do you test across many Android devices?
- 2How would you update our app for current Play Store requirements?
- 3How do you handle background work under Android's restrictions?
- 4Do you use staged rollouts for releases?
Planning
Before you post the job
Device range
Decide the oldest Android version you support. Supporting very old versions adds testing and code.
What drives cost
Features, backend integration, billing, device support range and offline behaviour.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring Android developers
Why do Android apps need regular updates?
Google Play requires apps to target recent Android versions, and older targets can stop being available to new users.
Kotlin or Java?
New Android work is usually in Kotlin. Existing Java apps can be maintained and migrated gradually.
Can one developer build Android and iOS?
With cross-platform tools, yes. For two native apps, you usually need both skill sets.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for Android developers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.