Title: Android Technical Lead
Location: 100% Remote
Job Summary:
Takes day-to-day direction from assigned Product Leader/Owner to lead technical workgroups and/or functions as a technical expert. Operates as a key member of the team/squad to resolve and makes decisions on more complex, non-routine service requests with limited to moderate risk. Performs research, analysis, design, creation and implementation of applications to meet current and future user requirements. Defines and creates the next generation of solutions to drive value. Monitors multiple projects by Service Provider to successful completion, maintaining scope within the time and budget constraints. Creates solutions that serve our business leveraging current and leading-edge technologies in an innovative and impactful manner.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Experience in software development with expert level expertise in multiple programming languages and methodologies.
Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate.
Hands-on experience with Android native application development languages, frameworks and tools (e.g., Kotlin, Java).
Experience developing apps for large, critical user bases.
Proficient understanding of Android Architecture components (Jetpack Compose, Data Binding, etc)
Strong architectural mindset and experience working with MVVM/MVI design patterns.
Expertise in multithreading techniques and hands on experience with Coroutines or RxJava.
Solid understanding of caching mechanisms, data management and storage solutions (Room, SQLite, etc.)
Excellent knowledge of working with dynamic data using services (e.g., JSON, REST APIs, GQL, etc.)
Experience with unit testing and Android testing frameworks such as Espresso.
Experience with Data Modeling, Networking, and Push Notification frameworks.
Experience with Android Wear technologies.
Experience in Agile software methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.
Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Dynatrace.
Active contributions to OSS projects.
Relevant technology certifications.
Experience with 3rd Party SDK integrations such as Google Maps and other open source libraries.
Experience packaging and publishing applications on Google Play.
Experience with Android analytics, crash reporting, testing and other peripheral frameworks.
Understanding of latest trends in mobile and web technologies.
Demonstrated understanding of mobile industry trends, development products and environments as well as best practices for mobile application design and development.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future software engineering opportunities.
Technology leadership experience in a sourced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy-to-understand business terms.
Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment.