Lead the development of Android applications, mentor the team, ensure code quality, and optimize performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
This is a remote position.
Job Role:
We are looking for a Lead Android Developer to join our product team. This role will involve leading the development and maintenance of applications for a diverse range of Android devices. You’ll be responsible for guiding the Android development team, solving complex problems, and ensuring that applications are optimized in technology, performance, and user experience.
Project Role: Lead Android Developer
Work Experience: 8+ years
Work Location: Remote
Must-Have Skills: Kotlin, Java and Strong leadership skills
Must-Have Skills: Kotlin, Java and Strong leadership skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced Android applications.
- Guide and mentor the Android development team in writing clean and efficient code.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to define and implement new features.
- Architect and oversee the integration of APIs and external data sources.
- Ensure code quality and performance through robust unit testing, including edge cases, usability, and overall reliability.
- Monitor live applications and lead efforts to optimize performance at the code level.
- Stay ahead of mobile technology trends and best practices, continuously improving processes.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure applications are presentable, functional, and aligned with business goals.
- Drive the adoption of new tools, processes, and standards to improve the development cycle.
Technical Profile:
- Expertise in Kotlin & Java.
- Strong understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, BitBucket, SourceTree.
- Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks.
- Experience with continuous integration, deployment, and version control.
- Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android Studio, APIs, DBs, and Material Design.
- Experience with Google’s design principles and application interface guidelines.
- Understanding of architecture patterns like MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Good communication skills
- Good, positive attitude
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills
- Good IQ
- Lots of common sense
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