Android Lead Developer Opportunity
The role of the Android Lead Developer is to oversee the development and delivery of a major app rebuild project. This involves guiding the Android component of the application, ensuring that technical design, feasibility, and delivery stay aligned with overall project goals.
This position requires close collaboration with global architects, stakeholders, and cross-functional development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning communication between internal and external teams, evaluating the feasibility of proposed solutions, and guiding the app through a significant architectural transformation.
Key Responsibilities
* Owning the Android component of the application
* Evaluating the feasibility of proposed solutions
* Guiding the app through a significant architectural transformation
This is a remote contract position requiring EST working hours. Occasional travel may be involved. Ideal candidates will be proactive, technically sound, and skilled at driving results within tight timelines.
Requirements
Must-Haves
* 7+ years of experience in Android development using Android SDK and modern Android frameworks
* 6+ years of coding experience in Kotlin
* Strong understanding of MVVM and other architectural design patterns such as MVP, and MVI
* Experience leading Android development teams, both from a technical and people-management perspective
* Proven experience with Android Jetpack libraries and designing scalable, maintainable app architecture
* Ability to evaluate feasibility of solutions and own delivery of Android components
* Strong communication and client management skills, with the ability to liaise between technical teams and stakeholders
* Experience working closely with architects to ensure alignment between technical design and business deliverables
* Comfortable taking ownership over app delivery and leading cross-functional discussions