Lead Android Developer

Introduction:

The Lead Android Developer will be responsible for leading a team of Android developers in an Agile/Scrum setup. They will have a strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, Room, Hilt/Dagger, and Retrofit/OkHttp. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mobile app development, with a focus on Android development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Android development teams in Agile/Scrum setups
• Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Java
• Implement best practices in Android development, including modular app architectures and dependency injection
• Integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC endpoints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including iOS, QA, and backend developers
• Ensure high quality and performance of Android applications
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in Android development

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of total experience in mobile app development
• 8+ years of experience in Android development with Kotlin/Java
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, Room, Hilt/Dagger, and Retrofit/OkHttp
• Experience with modular app architectures, dependency injection, and multi-module projects
• Experience with offline caching, pagination, deep links, and push notifications
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC endpoints
• Knowledge of mobile CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, GitHub)

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Firebase, Google Play Services, and payment SDKs
• Exposure to analytics tools like Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, or App Center
• Experience leading distributed teams and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong ownership mindset and proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with product stakeholders