Lead Android Developer

Overview

On Site
Contract - Independent

Skills

IT Management
Scalability
Mentorship
Android
Collaboration
Product Design
Management
Incident Management
Android Development
Kotlin
Java
Android Studio
Shipping
Authentication
RESTful
MVVM
Unit Testing
Data Structure
Algorithms
Computer Networking
Agile
Scrum
Sprint
Communication
Swift
IOS Development
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Austin, TX
Description:
Android Engineering Lead - Authentication & Platform Health

We're looking for a seasoned Android Engineering Lead to drive development across our Authentication (Log In) domain. This role spans technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on development, with a strong emphasis on security, scalability, and production health.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 8 Android engineers across 4 agile squads

Own code quality through rigorous code reviews, design governance, and technical standards

Provide technical guidance and career development support to junior engineers

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable login experiences

Manage post-release health, including incident response and client escalations

Represent engineering in stakeholder meetings and technical deep-dives

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in native Android development using Kotlin, Java, and Android Studio

Proven track record of shipping production-grade apps to the Google Play Store

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Strong understanding of authentication protocols, security best practices, and platform health monitoring

Experience with RESTful APIs, MVVM architecture, and unit testing frameworks

Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and networking

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and 2-week sprint cycles

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve technical issues

Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Exposure to Swift and iOS development is a plus (cross-platform awareness)

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