JOB DESCRIPTION

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

React Native Developer | India | Android Lead