Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Android Developer Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Android application development, mobile architecture, software design principles, and team leadership. You will lead a team of developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of Android applications.
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications using clean coding practices.
- Guide and mentor Android developers through code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend developers to deliver high-quality applications.
- Implement pixel-perfect and responsive UI designs across Android devices.
- Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness for native-like user experiences.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
- Ensure adherence to software development standards, coding guidelines, and mobile architecture principles.
- Drive technical decision-making, framework selection, and process improvements.
- Integrate RESTful APIs, third-party SDKs, Firebase services, and native Android features.
- Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and Agile development processes.
- Maintain application quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
- Monitor emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance application performance and developer productivity.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience in Android application development.
- Expertise in Kotlin and Java programming languages.
- Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and Jetpack components.
- Experience with MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture, or other mobile architectural patterns.
- Strong knowledge of software design principles and implementation.
- Experience leading or mentoring development teams.
- Proficiency in REST APIs, JSON parsing, and asynchronous programming.
- Experience with Firebase, push notifications, analytics, and third-party integrations.
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and Material Design guidelines.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience in performance optimization, debugging, and memory management.
- Knowledge of unit testing and automated testing frameworks.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for mobile applications.
- Familiarity with cross-platform technologies such as React Native or Flutter.
- Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store.
- Understanding of security best practices in mobile applications.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Technologies & Tools
- Kotlin
- Java
- Android SDK
- Android Jetpack
- MVVM / Clean Architecture
- REST APIs
- Firebase
- Git
- CI/CD Tools
- JUnit / Espresso
- Agile/Scrum
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and scalability
- Continuous learning and innovation mindset