Lead Android Developer

Overview

Remote
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 9 month(s)

Skills

Agile Amazon Web Services Android Android Development Bitbucket Computer Science Firebase Git Google Cloud Google Cloud Platform JUnit Java Kotlin Leadership MVVM Mobile Applications Mockito Product Design Quality Assurance

Job Details

Lead Android Developer 100% REMOTE
Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Android Developer to join our dynamic engineering team and drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Android technologies, strong leadership capabilities, and experience delivering scalable, high-performance apps in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of advanced Android applications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA, Backend) to define, design, and ship new features.

  • Ensure app performance, quality, and responsiveness across various devices.

  • Mentor and guide junior Android developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices.

  • Work closely with the architecture team to implement secure, maintainable, and scalable mobile solutions.

  • Integrate third-party APIs and SDKs for advanced functionality.

  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in Android development, with at least 2+ years in a lead role.

  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java.

  • Expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack Components, MVVM architecture, and RESTful APIs.

  • Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Deep understanding of mobile UI/UX standards, Google Play Store publishing, and app lifecycle management.

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Jetpack Compose and Coroutines.

  • Knowledge of Firebase, Google Cloud, or AWS Mobile Services.

  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Mockito).

  • Prior experience in mentoring and scaling mobile teams

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