Hire an Android Developer who handles every device your users carry.
Make your Android app as good as the rest of your product. A pre-vetted developer builds in Kotlin and Compose, fixes crashes and ships to Google Play.
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Android Studio
- Coroutines
- Room
- Hilt
Overview
What does an Android Developer do?
Android users are on thousands of devices, screen sizes and OS versions, and they notice when an app wasn't built with that in mind. Layouts break on foldables, background work gets killed by battery savers, and the Play Console fills with ANRs nobody has had time to investigate.
A dedicated Android developer takes ownership of that complexity. They build interfaces in Jetpack Compose, structure the app with ViewModels, coroutines and Flow, handle persistence with Room and background work with WorkManager, and wire up dependency injection with Hilt. They keep target SDK levels current to meet Google Play requirements and track down issues on the devices your users actually own.
AssistHubPro matches you with Kotlin engineers who have proved themselves in a technical interview and a hands-on Android build. Your developer works in your Android Studio project and repository, joins your sprints and code review, and has an Account Manager behind them throughout the placement.
- Jetpack Compose UI
- App architecture
- Networking
- Local storage
- Background work
Skills and stack
Native Android work, done in Kotlin.
The day-to-day work your developer owns, in the tools your team already uses.
- Jetpack Compose UIBuilds screens with Compose and Material 3, adapting to phones, tablets and foldables.
- App architectureStructures features with ViewModels, repositories and unidirectional data flow using coroutines and Flow.
- NetworkingConnects to your APIs with Retrofit or Ktor, handling authentication, caching and errors.
- Local storagePersists data with Room and DataStore so the app keeps working offline.
- Background workSchedules sync, uploads and reminders with WorkManager that respect battery limits.
- Push and deep linksImplements Firebase Cloud Messaging, notification channels and App Links into the right screen.
- TestingWrites JUnit tests, Compose UI tests and Espresso flows that run on emulators in CI.
- Google Play releasesManages app bundles, signing, staged rollouts and Play Console listings for each version.
Tools they already know
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Android Studio
- Coroutines
- Room
- Hilt
- Retrofit
- Google Play Console
Your developer works in your repository and Play Console with only the permissions the role needs. You own the app and its code, and access is removed when the placement ends.
Human vs AI
Why an Android Developer beats AI on its own.
AI tools are quick at first drafts. A dedicated developer turns them into finished work you can trust, inside your business.
| Topic | AI aloneAI tools on their own | Your developerYour Android Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Knows your business | ||
| Knows your business | Starts from zero each timeStarts from a blank prompt every time you ask. | Remembers your clients and preferencesLearns your clients, preferences and way of working, and remembers them. |
| Judgment calls | ||
| Judgment calls | Can be confidently wrongFollows patterns and can sound certain when it is wrong. | Checks facts and asks before actingSpots the exception, checks the facts and asks you before acting. |
| Follow-through | ||
| Follow-through | Waits for the next promptAnswers when asked, then waits for the next prompt. | Owns each task until it is doneOwns the task from start to finish and follows up until it is done. |
| Relationships | ||
| Relationships | Can't build trustCan't build trust with the people you work with. | Part of your team to clientsTalks to your clients, vendors and team like part of your company. |
| Works in your tools | ||
| Works in your tools | Output needs copying overNeeds someone to copy its output into your systems. | Works inside your accountsWorks inside your accounts, with access you control. |
| Accountability | ||
| Accountability | Nobody stands behind itNobody stands behind the result. | Reports to you, with a free rematchYour developer reports to you, backed by an Account Manager and a free rematch. |
The best of both. Your developer can use AI tools to draft, research and summarize faster, then checks every result before it reaches you or your clients.
How hiring works
From first call to first commit.
Every developer is checked before you meet them, so your interviews are only with strong candidates.
Step 1
Free consultation
30 minutes on your app, devices and team setup.
Step 2
Matched shortlist
Pre-vetted developers who fit your stack, hours and budget.
Step 3
Vetted for you
Kotlin and Android interview · Practical Android task · Code review exercise · Communication and overlap
Step 4
Start working
A kick-off call sets up access and routines, and work starts.
Cost
What an Android Developer could cost you.
No pricing grid to squeeze into. We scope the role, hours and experience with you, then quote exactly that.
- Part-timeA few focused hours a day.
- Full-timeOne developer, dedicated to you.
- TeamSeveral roles, managed together.
Example yearly cost, full-time
$115,000 salary + 30% benefits and overhead
$33/hr × 40 hrs × 52 weeks
Illustrative figures only. Your quote depends on experience and hours. Try the savings calculator.
Projects
Bigger projects you can hand over.
Once the app is stable, your developer can modernise it so new features come faster.
XML views to Compose
Migrates screens to Jetpack Compose gradually, using interop so the app ships throughout.
Java to Kotlin conversion
Converts legacy Java classes to idiomatic Kotlin with tests around each change.
Modularisation
Splits the app into Gradle modules for faster builds and clearer ownership.
Mobile CI/CD
Automates builds, tests and Play uploads with GitHub Actions, Bitrise or Fastlane.
- Pre-vettedInterview and skills test first.
- Account ManagerOne named person, always.
- Free rematchNo questions asked.
- Code you own outrightAll Kotlin code, resources and build configuration from the placement belong to you.
FAQ
Hiring an Android Developer: your questions.
Do your Android developers work in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose?
Yes. Kotlin with Compose, coroutines and the Jetpack libraries is the standard, and developers can maintain existing Java and XML view code too. Tell us your app's stack and minimum SDK and we match to it.
Can they join our sprints and pull request reviews?
Yes. They take tickets from your board, join your ceremonies and push changes through your branching and review process.
Will they overlap with our working hours?
Yes. You choose the hours, and we match developers who can be online for meetings, testing and reviews during your day.
How quickly can they start on our app?
You meet pre-vetted candidates within days of the free consultation. Once you choose, kick-off sets up repository and Play Console access so the first ticket can start straight away.
Who owns the code and the Play listing?
You do. The code is your intellectual property and the app stays in your Google Play developer account.
Can they take over an Android app built by someone else?
Yes. They update the build to current Gradle and SDK versions, review crash and ANR reports, and fix the biggest risks before new features.
Can we scale to a full mobile team?
Yes. Your Account Manager can add Android, iOS or cross-platform developers, testers and designers, part-time or full-time.
What if the developer doesn't work out?
Let your Account Manager know and we'll rematch you with another developer free of charge, no questions asked.
Hire an Android Developer with AssistHubPro.
A free 30-minute consultation and a real reply within 24 hours. No obligation.
- 1We reply within 24 hoursA real person reads every request and replies with a clear next step.
- 2Free 30-minute consultationWe scope the role, the hours and the tools you use.
- 3Meet your matchesInterview pre-vetted developers and choose who joins.
- Pre-vetted
- Free rematch
- Account Manager